Sunday, 27 November 2011

Reds On Reds

Reds On Reds by julian sawyer
Reds On Reds, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

The Robin will always be one of my favourite little birds and I have great fun taking pictures of them.
This one was happy to pose for quite a while whilst I snapped away.

Still Hanging On

Still Hanging On by julian sawyer
Still Hanging On, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

So, it's the 27th of November, Christmas is just around the corner and pub chat is pondering the chances of snow before too long.
However, this Red Admiral obviously didn't have a calendar and he seemed to be enjoying the Sun.

It's A Big, Big World

It's A Big, Big World by julian sawyer
It's A Big, Big World, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

There were plenty of people out and about on the cliffs today, encouraged by the beautiful weather and a recently reopened castle, perhaps.
Still, there is always a chance to find your own little space, away from the crowds, to think your own thoughts.

Friday, 25 November 2011

Golds And Greens

Golds And Greens by julian sawyer
Golds And Greens, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

I couldn't just post one shot of the Goldcrests. After years of trying to get a good enough picture, I am rather pleased with these.

Ivy League

Ivy League by julian sawyer
Ivy League, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

The Goldcrest has been at the top of my hit list for many years. I have lost count of all the 'almost' shots I have of this quick, tiny little bird.
This morning, I managed to spend about half an hour in the company of a small group of them.

Good Morning World

Good Morning World by julian sawyer
Good Morning World, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Not a great deal of time to wander today, which was a shame because Durlston was looking beautiful in the early morning sunshine.

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Red, Red Robin

Red, Red Robin by julian sawyer
Red, Red Robin, a photo by julian sawyer on Flickr.

Every now and again, our little feathered friends do us a favour by sitting quite happily in front of a lovely background. I would like to thank the Robin for being patient and Halfords for supplying the background.

Quiet but never silent.

I missed the Sun this morning, not because I was late but because the early wander was done and dusted by the time the clouds cleared. When...