Goldcrest and Firecrest

Two excellent shots, Martin, especially the firecrest. Not only a photo of a bird that is not seen that often but I think it shows the bird in its environment really well.

I'm happy to see a goldcrest, never mind a firecrest.

Dave
 
gramps said:
I am not jealous ...
I am not jealous ...
I am not jealous ...
I am not jealous ...

:sulk:
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Rustydon said:
- Nor me ;)
- 2 birds I've never photographed - very well captured Martin (y)(y)

Russ
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Box Brownie said:
Make space in the queue ;)



Well captured indeed in a challenging situation.
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derbydude said:
Lucky you I've yet to see a firecrest nice shots
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Phiggys said:
A couple of cracking images I can't say I have ever seen one let alone photographed one !
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welshwizard645 said:
Pinnacle is on my hate list....I'm in the 'I'm lucky I've seen a Goldcrest' camp
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the black fox said:
Not me MUCH well done
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Tringa said:
Two excellent shots, Martin, especially the firecrest. Not only a photo of a bird that is not seen that often but I think it shows the bird in its environment really well.

I'm happy to see a goldcrest, never mind a firecrest.

Dave
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jbw said:
Superb bird photography
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Blimey thanks for all the comments, I went out today for another try and didn't even get the camera out of it's bag if that makes things any better. Goldcrest's, I was informed today "in a flock is called a charm" seem well up on numbers, Yew trees near Oaks seem to be to their liking, think graveyards sit still for ages and you might be lucky.
 
PINNACLE said:
Blimey thanks for all the comments, I went out today for another try and didn't even get the camera out of it's bag if that makes things any better. Goldcrest's, I was informed today "in a flock is called a charm" seem well up on numbers, Yew trees near Oaks seem to be to their liking, think graveyards sit still for ages and you might be lucky.
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I get the occasional Goldcrest but not Firecrest ... and to get both in the same morning!
 
PINNACLE said:
Blimey thanks for all the comments, I went out today for another try and didn't even get the camera out of it's bag if that makes things any better. Goldcrest's, I was informed today "in a flock is called a charm" seem well up on numbers, Yew trees near Oaks seem to be to their liking, think graveyards sit still for ages and you might be lucky.
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Re: collective noun ~ seems they share the same one as the Goldfinch as it was always my understanding that it was '' charm of Goldfinches" perhaps because they share the 'gold' part???

PS I have had fleeting glimpses of a Goldcrest over the years but nowhere near home in Surrey....... Fareham industrial estate and Arne reserve near the reception building yes but one day again :)
 
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Box Brownie said:
Re: collective noun ~ seems they share the same one as the Goldfinch as it was always my understanding that it was '' charm of Goldfinches" perhaps because they share the 'gold' part???

PS I have had fleeting glimpses of a Goldcrest over the years but nowhere near home in Surrey....... Fareham industrial estate and Arne reserve near the reception building yes but one day again :)
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Loads in Surrey that’s where I have seen and taken most of mine. I got a couple just of Gosport High St last year as well. You hear them before you see them. A real high pitched call I hear them over headphones whilst walking my mutts.
 
PINNACLE said:
Loads in Surrey that’s where I have seen and taken most of mine. I got a couple just of Gosport High St last year as well. You hear them before you see them. A real high pitched call I hear them over headphones whilst walking my mutts.
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I clearly (and always knew) I need to get out & about more........your efforts prove it.
 
Well done on a great capture of such a small bird that is all too often masked by branches.
 
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