Friday, 6 January 2012

RSPB Old Moor

I can't tell you how good the new photography hide is at RSPB Old Moor, the birds are really close and the light is much better than it was before. The best time is in the morning after the food has just been put out and before the light moves away during the afternoon.

With so much to see in the bird garden and at Tree Sparrow Farm we didn't venture any further, well just a shot walk to the wildlife pond to see if we could find the elusive Kingfisher which is seen almost every day. Sadly not, I think we're going to stake it out one day having never seen one here before.

On with the pictures then, starting with those wonderful Bullfinch...

Female Bullfinch
Female Bullfinch

Male Bullfinch
Male Bullfinch

Greenfinch
Greenfinch

Reed Bunting
Reed Bunting

Chaffinch
Chaffinch

Robin
Robin

Long Tailed Tits
Long Tailed Tits

Tree Sparrow
Tree Sparrow

Great Tit
Great Tit

Blue Tit
Blue Tit

Goldfinch
Goldfinch

The weather isn't looking too bad this weekend, well not as wes as it has been anyway, hope everyone has a good one!
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14 comments:

  1. I think I will have to have a little trip to Old Moor now the hide is much better!

    We saw a Kingfisher on our very first visit - haven't seen it since!

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  2. Wonderful images of all your lovely birds...

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  3. Beautiful images, my favourite is the Blue Tit, superb.

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  4. Wow! Every one is gorgeous and sharp. You do have a great view...

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  5. Great set Paul.
    Those Bullfinches are excellent.

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  6. A brilliant set of photos Paul. Lighting is the problem at my feeders this time of year.

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  7. A grand set of photo's Paul. The light, and the distance of the subject make all the difference :-)

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  9. Great post! Your photography is fantastic and I just love the bullfinch!

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  10. Glad you like the photography hide Paul. You're getting some great results too!

    We are keen for photographers to bring in props to use so if you find a nice long lichen covered branch for example, bring it along and we will see what we can do. That way the props will keep changing and so will the photos...

    Regards

    Matthew
    Site Manager

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  11. I am soooo envious :D!
    It must be incredible to get these birds so close and get these gorgeous photos of them!

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  12. Thanks for all the lovely comments :-) Matthew I will keep my eyes peeled for props although to be honest there are plenty of opportunities already :-)

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  13. Cracking Shots Paul, Love the Bullfinches

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  14. I love your bullfinch images, but actually all of them are wonderful.

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