Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

More Sculthorpe Moor

Sculthorpe Moor is always a good place to see Bullfinch, and this years visit was no different. A pair were at the first viewing screen as we stopped for a look at the feeders. The male so resplendent with its peachy red colouration, showing up starkly against the bare branches. Not as easy to spot once the leaves are out though. They are quite secretive and even their call is quite low pitched and easy to miss.



A Pheasant looking for easy pickings underneath the feeders.

It wasn't really that cold. Mum and Dad always dress like this. I didn't even notice the writing on the bench. :-)

A lovely view from one of the hides across the marsh. The pale wintry sky even looks cold.

21 comments:

  1. The first bird is such a perfect shot.

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  2. Beautiful photos. I am always fascinated to see birds which are common elsewhere.
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  3. Great seres,the Bullfinch is a gorgeous bird. I like the cute pheasant too. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  4. That is a beautiful little bird! Watching them is a real treat! And I am amazed by the blog-header pic!

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  5. Spot on pictures of the male Bullfinch Adam. Like you say it is easy to overlook their winter call.

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  6. The bullfinch is very colorful! Very pretty!

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  7. Great photos. Gorgeous Pheasant.

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  8. Beautiful shots. I like that cute little bird.

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  9. Boy, that bullfinch really sticks out in the brush.

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  10. Pretty view across the MArch and I ove the Bullfinch shots. Have a lovely weekend.

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  11. Hello to your Mom and Dad. My Dad always dresses like we are going to climb some cold mountain... Pretty birds and lovely scenery Adam... Michelle

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  12. LOL. That was obvious they didn't have their glasses on. Poor Nannie and Grandad

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  13. Beautiful...that colorful Bullfinch steals the show!!!

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  14. Hello, I just wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week!

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  15. That bullfinch is gorgeous! Loved seeing it and the pheasant! Great photos. What a sweet photo of your parents!

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  16. Love your parents, a great sense of humor! Lovely photos all round #AnimalTales

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  17. What a stunning place (love the bench too). We see far too few bullfinches locally although I Have seen them a few times. Such wonderful birds and lovely to see them on #AnimalTales

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