The Gray Gallery / Nature through the lens
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One day's visitors...

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I thought it would be interesting to see the range of visitors to the garden over one afternoon. There were, of course, others – including a...
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Blackbird (Turdus merula)

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Yesterday (March 19th) was a stunning day here in North Norfolk. The spring sun shed a delicious warmth throughout the garden and seemed to ...

Collared Doves (Streptopelia decaocto)

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These two Collared Doves are regular visitors to the garden and usually are among the more elegant birds. Here, sheltering in the trees oppo...
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

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Goldfinch through a partially open window (hence the flaring at the foot of the image).  I knew these stunning birds would visit the garden ...

Blackbird (Turdus merula)

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Simply one of my favourite recent shots of one of my favourite birds… Canon 5d Mk III, Canon 400mm IS USM L-series lens, f/8.0, 1/500th sec,...

Dunnock (Prunella modularis)

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Much courting is taking place in the garden as the weather warms and spring starts to take hold. Among the most compelling behaviour has bee...

Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)

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Slightly unusual image of a Wren on the garden lawn. Facing the camera, it has the look of a Little Owl. I have tried over and over to get a...

Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

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Simple but pleasing shot of one of the handful of Blue Tits that regularly visit the garden. Despite their small size, they pretty much boss...
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Garden visitors...

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Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

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I'm pretty confident this Sparrowhawk is a local; we see one frequently and even have one visit the garden feeders regularly. This shot ...
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Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

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According to the RSPB, sparrowhawk numbers plummeted in the 1950s and 60s, largely as a result of organochloride pesticides. These chemicals...

Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

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 Simple but pleasing shot of a male sparrow… Canon 5d Mk III, Canon 400mm IS USM prime lens, f/7.1, 1/500th sec, ISO 1000
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Blackbird, female (Turdus merula)

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And in pretty much the same spot on the garden fence, this beautiful female blackbird. Canon 5d Mk III, Canon 400mm IS USM prime lens, f/7.1...

Collared Dove (Streptopelia Decaocto)

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A wintry day with snow on the ground here in North Norfolk and this collared dove seems to be fluffing itself up to keep warm. Canon 5d Mk I...
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Starling (Sternus vulgaris)

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Simple but rewarding shot of a Starling on winter rose hip. Canon 5d MkIII, Canon 400mm IS USM prime lens  
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