A rather nice garden sighting today… a fieldfare. These are large thrushes which generally stay well away from human habitat, except in severe weather when the local countryside is snow-clad. In such conditions, as we have now, they venture into gardens and parks looking for food (berries in particular). I spotted this one briefly on a shrub (where it may have found the odd berry), before it hopped into the trees and away.
Camera note: First shot taken with the Canon 7D and EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens; second and third shots taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
derWandersmann
22 Jan 2013Nice bit of luck, combined with keen attention.
Words
23 Jan 2013dW, I was pleased to spot this little chap. I believe it may be the first I've seen in the garden.
Wulpen
25 Jan 2013Nice Pict
Words
25 Jan 2013Thanks Erwin!
SittingFox
26 Jan 2013Always a bonus to see. I've hardly seen any winter thrushes this year, at least compared to last year in Norwich.
Words
27 Jan 2013Adele, I've seen a few in various locations, but always singletons and no flocks. It does seem a quiet year for them.