Meadow Pipit

Another first bird photograph for me last week... this time a meadow pipit. I was sitting waiting to photograph the tufted ducks which where too far offshore when this little bird landed a few feet away. Almost too close for my 150-600mm and I had to lean back to get it to focus.

 

I didn't want to jump out from behind the partial cover I had from a big tree so decided to include it in the frame anyway. I managed a few shots then he was off!

 

I must admit I was clueless to what sort of bird it was at the time but my wife who has a lot more birding knowledge knew what it was straight away.

Done