It's well into November now and the Fieldfare and Redwing have arrived. I first spotted a flock of redwing in the woods up the lane about a fortnight ago and 'accidentally' got a shot of a flock of Fieldfares up at Loch of Lintrathen.
November 14th driving along the top lane, I got my first chance at shots on the patch, as I drove along the lane, the birds were tree-hopping ahead of me, never actually stopping long enough for a shot unit .....
Finally, one bird stopped and I crept forward in the car, opened the door quietly and hung out.
Shy and elusive birds, until the snow arrives and then they're all over the garden looking for apples (sometimes). This was probably a mixed flock but I only got a good look at this one Fieldfare.
So I continued up to the reservoir for my walk on a beautiful sunny, but freezing morning.
I decided once I was back, to take a walk up the lane, see if I could spot any more. I headed up to the same area I'd seen the Nuthatches the other day, there are a good few Rowans there and these birds LOVE those berries.
First sighting was a Fieldfare in the trees. They really do not being exposed, very shy birds but, if I stand still in the right place .....
At last a Redwing or two started to land in the tree.
More birds were now joining these.
I love that second shot..... What you got???
Again a Fieldfare dropped in but not for long.
As you can see, it was getting pretty busy in there.
I think they were accepting that I was there but no danger for now, judging by that stare. A few last shots.
I really liked all the red berries surrounding that bird.
I'd backed away a little, now standing on the other side of the lane when I looked to my left.
A gorgeous wee Red Squirrel munching on a nut so of course I started walking slowly closer so it dashed up the tree.
And sneezed??
I think it was a male, seemed to have forgotten where he had put them .....
