Chaffinch

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I caught this male Chaffinch in the Forest of Dean in his winter coat.

The location is a place called Cannop Ponds and there is an abundance of small wild birds as there is a bird table and some feeders where people place nuts and seeds for them. A great location, but you do need to be pretty quick as they in and out like lightening! :eek:

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They probably perch on a branch nearby to recce first before coming in to the table, might be worth trying to get some shots before they swoop in.
 
artyman said:
They probably perch on a branch nearby to recce first before coming in to the table, might be worth trying to get some shots before they swoop in.
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You are so right, they also pop back into the trees when they have picked up a nut or seed!

Here's a shot of a Blue Tit having just done that!

Unfortunately the location makes it very difficult to get near enough, even with a long lens, this crop is about the equivalent of a 750mm lens on an APS-C sensor.

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artyman said:
Any chance of a few suitable twigs placed near the feeding table then ;)
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I will take a look the next time I go there, but it may be a bit difficult as it's in a dip in a clearing, obviously done by the forestry commission for people to have a good view of the bird activity. I guess I could do a temporary arrangement. ;)

I will take a general shot of the area so I can get some suggestions! :D

Thanks for the tips. (y)

Cheers
 
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