More Blackbird Berry Antics

Some more recent shots of the Blackbird eating from its favourite tree - made me smile :)

I took that as a warning to stay away from the berries!  Though to be honest it was just chewing, and not actually screeching at me.

I'm constantly amused by this Blackbird's decision to go for the most inaccessible berries/crabapples (ID anyone?) - there are plenty to choose from, but apparently they're not as fun/nutritious unless accessed by hanging upside down and repeatedly losing one's balance:

At which point it flew off, looking somewhat miffed.  Go for the easier ones next time!

That's all for today.  Hoping to get back to my Kingfisher spot soon, so fingers crossed I'll have something good to post...

Blackbird's Christmas Eve Feast

An early Christmas treat for me - I've been wanting to get some shots of birds feasting on Winter berries, but they've eluded me so far.  However, because of the snow, the garden birds are hungrier than usual and therefore less afraid! 

So I managed to get nice and close to this Blackbird as he ate his fill.

Although it seems this was just the appetizer before the main course action over at the other side of the tree!  This time, he meant business:

Right, I'm off to do some feasting of my own, and it probably won't be berries (or crabapples, as these red things might be).

Merry Christmas!