Yes, it’s been snowing…

By Words | Published January 7, 2010

A selection of garden birds in the snow…
Robin redbreast

A dunnock

A sparrow

A female chaffinch

And finally, a greedy greenfinch

The freeze in the south of England looks set to last a few more days (at least), which gives me a chance of seeing one of the foxes out in the snow. So far I've missed them.
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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 40D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.

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18 Comments

  1. Mickeyjoe-Irl January 7, 2010 at 2:01 am #

    Mam came out with this when it started snowing here this afternoon.

    The North wind doth blow and we shall have snow,
    And what will poor robin do then?
    He'll sit in a barn and keep himself warm
    and hide his head under his wing.

    Are you snowed in? I was watching a news special on the BBC earlier and conditions looked pretty bad.

  2. Flying Red Fox Blog January 7, 2010 at 7:01 am #

    Beautiful photos, i cant believe how much snow has fallen, over 4 inches! :yikes: very nice though especialy as i dont go back to workies until next week,. 😛

    Its gonna be like an ice rink out there today. :smurf:

  3. gdare January 7, 2010 at 7:01 am #

    Robin looks just gorgeous over there :up:

    Mickeyjoe, this is a nice song :up:

  4. SittingFox January 7, 2010 at 7:01 am #

    That greenfinch looks like it's having a late Christmas :chef:

  5. cakkleberrylane January 7, 2010 at 12:01 pm #

    At least the snow provides a beautiful backdrop for the birds. Lovely photos!

  6. Dudley January 7, 2010 at 1:01 pm #

    Brrrrrrr

  7. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Lois, I'm enjoying getting some snowy photos, but if it doesn't ease up soon it will start to cause some real problems.

  8. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Andy, well said :psmurf:

  9. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Hi Mickey, yes I'm totally snowed in where I am. Nothing is moving (it's all hills in every direction). Beautiful, but not very practical!

  10. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Adele, just so typical of greenfinches. In the feeder up to the neck! Chirpy little things though. 🙂

  11. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Mark, I've been working from home so apart from the garden and a couple of local streets I haven't had a chance to really get out in the snow. The road outside is solid ice, so little chance of getting far over the next couple of days. Hopefully it will ease for next week, otherwise I can see myself having to walk in to work (3.5 miles across fields!).

  12. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Erwin, thanks!

  13. Mickeyjoe-Irl January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Originally posted by Words:

    yes I'm totally snowed in where I am. Nothing is moving (it's all hills in every direction).

    I'm in the same boat. Luckily I have no need to go anywhere.

  14. Words January 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm #

    Darko, that's not the best I've ever taken but nice to get a robin in the snow. I may get more opportunities over the next few days :smurf:

  15. Words January 8, 2010 at 12:01 am #

    In that case, enjoy it while it lasts. 😀

  16. studio41 January 9, 2010 at 8:01 am #

    I love the snow and the beautiful setting the fluff provides… beautiful birds!

  17. Words January 9, 2010 at 9:01 am #

    Jill, thanks! We had a fresh coating of snow last night, and more on the way. It should clear later next week..

  18. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Great photos