I can’t believe I haven’t posted since May! Well it’s time to feed the birds again, which has led to a flurry of activity in the garden.
At first it’s only the sparrows who find the fresh seed.
But soon the tits start joining in
Then the big guys are then not far behind:Note the magpie has already detached a fat ball!
Robins are fiercely territorial so it was a surprise to see two in the same square meter. They faced off and only one stayed!
It was also interesting to try and catch the nuthatch as they seem to be unable to approach a food source without going downhill to it….
Last year we bought a ring for fat balls. This stops the magpies and squirrels running off with the balls. It also means that the autofocus has a clear frame and gives me a better picture.
One last tip if your autofocus is a nuisance. Pick a tree trunk at the same distance and focus (light press on shutter release) Then keep your finger lightly pressed down until you’re ready to click on your main shot. (it only took me years to think of this! it’s probably in the manual, but who reads that 🙂
Enjoying bird watching 