A bit of a rarity for me, a post featuring only our smaller birds which were enjoying the autumn sunshine. The first sighting was of a grey wagtail, a hopelessly mis-named bird since it happens to be brightly coloured and shines out like a beacon against almost any background.
On the other hand the jauntily named pied wagtail, is indeed predominantly grey and could quite easily pass muster with monochromatic tag. 
The pieds are great to watch as they take short, sharp flights after insects. The second shot shows the wagtail with its reward.
I can understand how this third species got its name… for the distinctive blue cap, though it could equally be known as the 'masked tit' due to its archetypical bandit mask. It's an old favourite and very common, but cute and in the right light always worth a photo.
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
derWandersmann
6 Nov 2012Nice, unusual shots, Words … very pleasant.
gdare
6 Nov 2012The last photo is plain beautiful. I envy you on photos like that :cheers:
serola
6 Nov 2012Originally posted by gdare:
+1 :up:
SittingFox
6 Nov 2012They might say that grey wagtails are grey because they're less yellow than yellow wagtails, but that pre-supposes that they'll be seen side to side! I don't think I've ever seen a yellow wagtail anywhere :right:
Blue tits are always so entertaining.
ICU109
8 Nov 2012love the last wingspan photo, nearly translucent.
Words
10 Nov 2012Darko, thanks! A lucky last shot. It's not quite pin sharp but it works ok when reduced to blog size. I was pleased with it.
Words
10 Nov 2012Kathy, thanks!
Words
10 Nov 2012Sami, :cheers:
Words
10 Nov 2012dW, thanks!
Words
10 Nov 2012Adele, that's very true, but has anyone ever seen a yellow wagtail? They're red listed and in serious decline.
ICU109
18 Dec 2012amazing work. wish had I taken that up instead of nurse, but was widow with 4 small kids to support alas. Hind sight is 20/20 – maybe another lifetime…
Words
19 Dec 2012kathy, it's still just a hobby for me, but fun.
ICU109
22 Dec 2012top pic: wagtail chose that roof specifically in order to bring out his yellow colors! lol!
ICU109
22 Dec 2012I'm sure! Just getting out and seeing nature! happy for u.