Friday, 26 April 2019

Chiffchaff

Chiffchaffs have been in abundance of late. One of the first birds I notice on their return journey here for the summer. It's a welcome sound on a warm spring day. The first one always make me smile with joy and signals to me that the long dark nights of winter are behind us and that the summer is coming. Better than that, all the other migrants are on their way too.






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22 comments:

  1. eileeninmd27 April 2019 at 12:28

    Hello, beautiful bird. Lovely series of photos. Thanks for sharing your post with my critter party. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Anu27 April 2019 at 14:06

    Hello. It is a beautiful bird. Wonderful photos.

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  3. Irma27 April 2019 at 15:19

    Beautiful series of photos of this Chiffchaff.
    Best regards, Irma

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  4. Tom27 April 2019 at 18:50

    ...Adams there are wonderful, I love the one in flight.

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  5. Junieper/Jesh27 April 2019 at 19:05

    Thanks for coming by my blog:) Have to say that the bird capture is not mine, I regularly go into hubby's file to steal from his:) Beautiful moments here and lovely colors!

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  6. Bill27 April 2019 at 20:48

    Absolutely gorgeous photos. Well done!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~28 April 2019 at 01:31

    They are beautiful and it's nice to see the buds and new leaves on the trees! Spring is here! Happy weekend!

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  8. Phil Slade28 April 2019 at 08:16

    Yes, it's great to hear that "chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff" coming from the trees. Not always easy to see or to photograph one though.

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  9. Anni 28 April 2019 at 09:08

    Marvelous, as always. That first image of it in flight is absolutely incredible Adam.

    Once again, thanks for stopping by I'd Rather B Birdin' and linking in with us birders. I appreciate your loyalty and sharing.

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  10. Jutta.K.28 April 2019 at 09:10

    I love this litte bird.
    I hear him chirping every day.
    True, his singing opens the spring.
    Thanks for the wonderful photos
    https://kreativ-im-rentnerdasein.blogspot.com/2019/04/loving-pigeon-couple.html

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  11. italiafinlandia28 April 2019 at 09:34

    Beautiful action shots!

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  12. Betty J. Crow28 April 2019 at 11:50

    I always look forward to the return of robins. They signal spring to me. Love the chiffchaff. So pretty.

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,28 April 2019 at 14:58

    An enchanting little bird to be sure, and as you say, especially welcome as a true harbinger of spring, with only good things to follow.

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  14. Debbie28 April 2019 at 18:25

    beautiful captures of this tiny creature!! i like the flight image, i am terrible at those!! it is so enjoyable to have a bird that reminds you that when you see it, spring is near. we have several here that when i see them, know that spring is right around the corner!!

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  15. Carol @Comfort Spring Station29 April 2019 at 15:53

    I love the name Chiffchaff and would love to hear its song.

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  16. Crafty Green Poet29 April 2019 at 16:21

    lovely photos (specially the first one) and I also always love to hear the chiffchaff sing

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  17. NCSue29 April 2019 at 19:07

    A very pretty little fella indeed!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/04/in-memoriam.html

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)29 April 2019 at 19:33

    Yay! Spring has arrived for you. Lovely bird that chiffchaff ... and beautiful pictures. The wing flutter one is really special...envy how you caught that moment perfectly!

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  19. NatureFootstep1 May 2019 at 00:44

    I have not seen it yet. :( Great shots of that sweet bird.

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  20. peppylady (Dora)2 May 2019 at 02:03

    Such a beautiful little bird. Happy WW photo snap.
    Coffee is on

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  21. betty-NZ2 May 2019 at 08:44

    Such a fantastic subject for your camera! Love the captures.

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  22. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz8 May 2019 at 13:57

    You caught this bird beautifully!

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