An afternoon working in the garden… with just a brief spell of sunshine as it slipped out from beneath the cloud cover. The small birds were flitting among the trees and although I only took a few shots, it was good to be out there. 
A pair of goldfinches
And greenfinches
Even a starling got into the act.
Tomorrow looks cold, but sunny. That's fine with me.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
Words
9 Jan 2011Lois, thanks. That last shot was in the 'lucky' category, but a nice moment.
Words
9 Jan 2011Adele, the goldfinches seem to be doing well locally, and I've seen plenty of greenfinches and some chaffinches. No siskins down here, or bramblings.
SittingFox
9 Jan 2011Always good to see the finches. I wonder how the weather has affected the siskins and bramblings – not that I've seen either so far this winter.
cakkleberrylane
9 Jan 2011Wonderful photos. I love the way you've caught them just landing/taking off in the last one.
wellisteffi
10 Jan 2011The flightpicture is great. 🙂
Words
10 Jan 2011Steffi, thanks. It's always nice when they move at the right moment.
wellisteffi
11 Jan 2011I know too well from my budgies.
But in wild birds, it is still difficult. :up:
Words
11 Jan 2011Erwin, thanks!
Wulpen
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