blackbird by blightygal

blackbird

What? No squirrel? Lol. My other half is popping home at lunchtimes and has just texted me to say its warm and sunny in Leeds and the squirrel is full of beans, yay!

Here is a little ol' blackbird, beak stuffed with worms and a fly.. nice! I know there are loads of blackbirds, but I like them, especially their call. Cute as!
Photographing this male blackbird was hard, it hopped twice, stopped. I'd just about get him in focus, and he would hop again. This went on for about a minute and only just made one frame before he flew off with his spoils!
They are so busy at the moment, you're lucky to get one in focus! I have a female blackbird who come really close but as soon as the camera comes out, slowly, slowly........... she's gone!
May 20th, 2010  
such patience, waiting for the perfect shot. it's amazing how you're able to catch it with eveyrhing in its mouth =) super shot, frieda.
May 20th, 2010  
check that out! way to go, frieda! Way to catch this at the perfect time! =)
May 20th, 2010  
Great catch--they are hard to get!
May 20th, 2010  
Nice capture - he's got a mouthfull!
May 20th, 2010  
You got a geat picture before he was on his way!!
May 20th, 2010  
Your nature pictures are always so wonderful. I love the detail in this.
May 20th, 2010  
Great job - even though it was hard. You got great focus and even a little catch-light in his eye!
May 20th, 2010  
Another great shot. I never noticed that they have this yellow colour around their eyes.
May 20th, 2010  
You captured a very cool shot! :)
May 20th, 2010  
What a sensational picture! Imagine! catching him or her with a mouthfull of snacks! Do you suppose it's a she and she's off to feed babies in a nest? How cool would that be! Thanks for hanging in there and bringing us such an excellent picture!
May 20th, 2010  
Yay, glad to hear the little squirrel is doing well!

Great shot. Birds are hard to get good shots of. Anything that is alive and moves is hard LOL.
May 21st, 2010  
Beautiful photo!
May 23rd, 2010  
You are a great naturalist photographer! Did you think that was one of your talents when you started this project?
May 23rd, 2010  
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