Garden birds from today

[Weggy]

Went fishing at the weekend, had a few maggots and worms left so put these in the garden. This Starling took full advantage...

This one needed drying out after a bath, so where better than on the washing line?

This one's a new visitor to our garden, not seen him around before Saturday. Now seen him every day, finally managing to get a shot today.

 

[PIKEMAN]

Like the Goldfinch shot have not seen any down are way yet Did you catch any fish .

 

[Fangman]

I always enjoy the antics of the starlings and lovely study of the goldfinch - just ben watching my regular pair on the feeder. Could do with some of your maggots as robin bait.

 

[Richard T]

nice Goldfinch

 

[Weggy]

Like the Goldfinch shot have not seen any down are way yet Did you catch any fish .

Thanks all for the comments. Sightly disappointed that the Goldie isn't sharper around the head, but he hasn't exactly been helpful with staying still enough for me to get a decent shot!

As for fishing - caught a bagful of dace, but no carp for me. One of the guys I was with had a 22lb PB mirror carp - a beautiful fish. The lakes were also full of ducklings, coot chicks, moorhen chicks and goose chicks, so I'll be going back there very soon armed with the camera....!

 

[Weggy]

Could do with some of your maggots as robin bait.

Think my Starlings might have something to say about that! Pop down to your local fishing shop and grab some - a couple of quid will buy you a pint, and that'll last several days if you keep them in the fridge... The birds really do love them, more than mealworm I'd say.

 

[CT]

Second Starling for me!