Saturday, 9 February 2013

Brambling - Norfolk

In the woods at Sculthorpe Moor, we came across an extraordinarily large flock of Brambling. In total I would hazard a guess at there being close to 200. Quite a flighty bird. They were constantly coming into feed and then all at once would disperse into the trees. Not without good reason though. Sparrowhawks were doing their flybys, trying to take anything they could. None were successful while we were there. The Bramblings kept coming back to feed though.
A fantastically colourful bird, and one I don't tire of seeing in the winter months.

The hide with all the action.


 
 
Lovely markings seen on the backs.

Vast numbers could be seen feeding on the ground.

 
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16 comments:

  1. Martha9 February 2013 at 15:08

    What cute birds!

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  2. Hootin Anni9 February 2013 at 15:09

    So very pretty!!!!

    Hope you have a great weekend....from, Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin' and Hootin' Anni's

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  3. Lea9 February 2013 at 15:18

    Very pretty!
    Individually and in groups, too!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  4. eileeninmd9 February 2013 at 15:20

    Your Brambling is a beautiful bird, the colors and marking are pretty. Great shots!

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  5. TexWisGirl9 February 2013 at 15:24

    such wonderfully mottled birds.

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  6. Jackie9 February 2013 at 18:16

    This bird and your shots are just wonderful! I enjoyed seeing them very very much!

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  7. Anonymous9 February 2013 at 18:41

    Such beautiful little birds!

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  8. HansHB9 February 2013 at 21:46

    Great serie of photos!
    Perfect bird-post!

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  9. Unknown9 February 2013 at 22:10

    They are beautiful markings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Vores have10 February 2013 at 07:26

    Great image series showing. Wish you a good Sunday :) Hanne Bente

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  11. Unknown10 February 2013 at 08:04

    Beautiful shots of the birds.

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  12. Lighthousegal10 February 2013 at 08:11

    These little birds are quite lovely with beautiful color and markings. You captured the details of them very well in your photos. Glad you shared them with us!

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  13. Michele M./ Finch Rest10 February 2013 at 19:18

    AMAZING photos, wow, oh my goodness, so well done.

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  14. theconstantwalker10 February 2013 at 22:40

    Wonderful shots ... they are lovely birds to see.

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  15. Valerie11 February 2013 at 11:20

    Wonderful captures Adam - such pretty coloured birds. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Fun6012 February 2013 at 09:11

    That must have been quite a sight to see so many of those beautiful birds.

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