So what do you do on a grey Monday when you’re retired? Well, apart from taking a break from decorating your kitchen (though I believe the modern phrase is upcycling), you take pictures of the birds on the feeder from the warmth of your lounge out of the window. And, yes, that is a little snow you can see falling on the photos. It’s going to be a long winter for our little feathered friends.
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ah! the blue tit is one of my favorite birds. Also, I can’t wait for retired life 🙂
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Yes, they’re very cute and hold their own on the feeder when they are surrounded by Great tits. But don’t wish your life away… Retirement is nice, but I’d say youth is better!
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okay okay. I plan to enjoy both!
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That’s what you call a win, win situation! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing the bird feeder visitors of the Alps, Mike. Those are mighty handsome birds.
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You’re welcome Jet. We always enjoy seeing them come and go, especially the more rare ones, like the Nuthatch and the Crested tit. (I’m never quite sure what the crest is for – it looks cute but a little comical at the same time). We also spotted a green woodpecker the other day (which is unusual) but it was too quick for me to capture a decent image. Maybe next time… 🙂
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I love these little birds. So nice that you can photograph them at your feeder. You live in a beautiful place!
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Yes, we’re very lucky on both counts. But you have a beautiful vantage point and view too. 😊
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Just love that Crested Tit, I had to travel to Scotland to see one!
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Yes, they’re beautiful birds, with an instantly recognisable ‘trill phone’ voice when they arrive in our tree. Thankfully they hang around here during the winter, despite the sub-zero temperatures (down to minus 15 or less sometimes).
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See also this post from February https://alittlebitoutoffocus.com/2018/02/28/birds-in-winter/. Happily the summer is equally a lot warmer than the UK and I think you may be quite interested to read this post: https://alittlebitoutoffocus.com/2018/06/19/butterflies/
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Excellent! Just love your butterflies and I’m sure there are many more for you to discover.
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Yes, I’m always on the prowl for a new one, or simply to catch a good picture. I shall be looking at your pictures for some useful tips. 🙂
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As I have said to other bloggers the main thing is patience, be in their zone, watch their movements and take it slowly. Sometimes, especially with a new or rare species, it’s easy to get carried away and rush in to try and get a shot. Unlike birds most butterflies will allow you to get quite close. I’m still learning but hopefully improving, I think my butterfly images have got better as I now take my time and enjoy it.
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I think you’re right. I tend to ‘stalk’ them with slow, gradual steps towards them. I take a picture from afar just in case they take flight and then more as I close in. Sometimes I’m surprised how close you can get. I only use a point and shoot camera mind you, so I’m often holding it at arms length and hoping for the best! My old Lumix was great for close-ups (lost it in Oz) but my ‘new’ Sony DSC-WX500 is OK. For me, it’s an equal mixture of the flowers, the butterflies, the scenery and the walk/exercise. 😊
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