Yes, it’s been snowing…

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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  1. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

    Robin looks just gorgeous over there :up:

    Mickeyjoe, this is a nice song :up:

  4. SittingFox

    7 Jan 2010

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

  5. cakkleberrylane

    7 Jan 2010

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

  6. Dudley

    7 Jan 2010

    Brrrrrrr

  7. Words

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

    Andy, well said :psmurf:

  9. Words

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

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

  11. Words

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

    Erwin, thanks!

  13. Mickeyjoe-Irl

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    7 Jan 2010

    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

    8 Jan 2010

    In that case, enjoy it while it lasts. 😀

  16. studio41

    9 Jan 2010

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

  17. Words

    9 Jan 2010

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

  18. Wulpen

    19 Oct 2012

    Great photos

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