Today I made my first outdoor sortie for a wander around Horton Country Park following the cataract surgery to my left eye on Tuesday. The Surgeon has dramatically improved my distance vision so it was quite an experience to be birding without wearing any spectacles.
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| Pied Wagtail |
A Pied Wagtail in one of the paddocks who couldn't decide whether to sit in the sun or the shade from the fence!
Still good numbers of overwintering Redwing moving between their woodland roosts and feeding spots in the horse paddocks.
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| Great Tit |
I watched any number of Goldcrest flitting through the vegetation in Pond Wood without any chance of a photo but at least this Great Tit was far more obliging.
Every now and then the bird song died away as this Kestrel made a few forays along the woodland edge.
I'm linking to GOOD FENCES with this final image of a Blue Tit perched on one of the dilapidated woven hazel fences.
Hello Frank!:) It's good news that your vision has improved. It usually takes a little time adjusting to the brightness. This is a great fence post with birds sitting on them, and lovely captures of all the birds.:)
ReplyDeleteGlad that your vision is improved!
ReplyDeleteI'm full of cold and my eyes are hot and I can't see anything!
ReplyDeletethe little blue tit is so cute and tough. love the old fencing and the opening shot is wonderful!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the successful surgery, too!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that the surgery was successful Frank.
ReplyDeleteFrank, so glad to hear that your cataract surgery was successful. By the look of these photos, you had a great first outing!
ReplyDeleteGreat news about your vision. Love your bird shots!
ReplyDeleteGood news that the op went well Frank. Those 'meggas' and 'rarities' will have nowhere to hide now!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteGlad everything went OK Frank , so I guess it's now full steam ahead aye eye captain .
ReplyDeleteGood news about your eye surgery, glad vision has improved for you.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous pictures, I do like the last one of the blue tit perched on the fence.
Enjoy your day.
All the best Jan
Hello frank, awesome series of photos and a great variety of bird sightings. It is great news that the doctor has improved your vision. Happy Birding, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the operation has beena success Frank. Your shots are lovely today
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