After a reasonable walk across open heathland this morning I entered a small patch of mixed woodland dominated by a few very old oak trees and listened for the distinctive song of a small migrant thrush recently arrived from Africa. Within a few moments my quarry, a male Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), was located singing high overhead.
Unfortunately none of the three males I saw today offered a decent pose at a lower level so below is an unpublished image I took in June last year which shows off his gorgeous colours.
Wild Bird Wednesday
This is a new bird to me. Nice looking!
ReplyDeleteAmazing wildlife photography!
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That last shot is superb
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, great pictures! Gr. John
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful bird. That last shot was just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWell that image you took in June last year certainly does show off his gorgeous colours. A great photo ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
wow, he does have beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing your pics.
ReplyDeleteWonderful encounter! Great shots...older and new!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful birds they are - been a while since I have seen one.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Great shots, Frank.
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