Over the past two days activity on the feeders has increased with a few
juveniles turning up with their parents so I couldn't resist the
opportunity to capture some of their methods for 'hanging on'.
The adult Starling is a past master when it comes to reaching any part of a feeder containing suet pellets.
The juvenile Starling also made it look easy using its strong toes.
A juvenile Greenfinch, in its streaky garb with just a flash of yellow, grips the clothes line very tightly while hoping its parents might offer something to eat but it was out of luck.
Another juvenile with a streaky breast but this time its a Goldfinch applying two different grips to ensure it can reach into the seed feeder.
And finally the best acrobat, the adult Blue Tit, who shows how easy it's done one handed.
Wishing everyone wherever you are a great wildlife watching weekend. FAB.
Linking to Saturday's Critters, Camera Critters and I'D-Rather-B-Birdin'.
they're all very cute.
ReplyDeleteWow ! Your photos are excellent. Great captured birds !
ReplyDeleteGreetings
I really like the detail on the feathers, from the first shot. They are all exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThe BT is just showing off! Always great to watch there antics around feeders.
ReplyDeleteI think that my Scrub-fowl shares another feature with Coots and Moorhens - a very small brain!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hi Frank I love seeing the young coming to the feeders and your shots are superb. Let me know if you crossed the bridge today with me!. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Frank, they are certainly entertaining.
ReplyDeleteanother lovely series Frank; I'm rather taken with the juvenile Green Finch
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of fun shots. Loving all the different birds.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great time of the year to see the juvies coming to the feeders. You have a great variety of birds there. Thank you for linking up to the critter party.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the juveniles Frank.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Frank! I just love watching the birdies.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Frank. Always a busy time of year at the feeders. The best time.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety! I love the Blue Tit!
ReplyDeleteWhatever works. I love the blue tit hanging under the feeder.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and observations, the blue tit is the real acrobat.
ReplyDeleteWell, not only did we see some beautiful birds (that Blue Tit was outstanding) but the scientific research was most informative as well. Fun post!
ReplyDeleteLovely captures.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy it when the juveniles come to visit. Terrific captures !
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos Frank, you've got some great captures here.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely birds on your feeders.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely extraordinary images...and close ups.
ReplyDeleteFun sequence!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteNeat captures showing how birds hang on!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Nice Blue Tit!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of shots Frank. Where there's a will there's a way ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat series .... your birds are paying for their lunch by posing beautifully! The blue tit is my favorite and how I would love to see that little acrobat in real life!
ReplyDelete...that little juvenile Greenfinch is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteHi Frank,
ReplyDeleteI have not seen a Greenfinch in the garden for around two years.......sad but true.
Juvenile starlings are so pretty.....I have several families feeding their young. They are costly visitors to the garden :)
Good shots......lovely to see you garden birds
They are adorable, Frank. Such great photos!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, baby! :-) All very nice photos!
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