young greenfinch just about to take a bath

I watched a group of these young Canada geese at the park today furiously preening the last of their baby down out....they were doing it SO furiously it made me itch

Inspired by the BBC Springwatch program i went out hunting for a suitable location to take some close up pictures of birds in their natural state. (opposed to feeding tables).

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Male Southern Hawker

Day 35 - Pond Skater in the garden - love these little guys

Bright eyed and bushy tailed

A 'just for the record' series, the bird was working on the shady side of the tree with low sun the other side. On only secluded approach to the tree - the other side is a field & he's off whenever anyone approaches!

its SO wet today I had to do the *first* from indoors sigh

Two of my pictures made it to the Springwatch web page.

Black-Tailed Godwit

Black Headed Gull

Alan Nelson

This was taken early on when I first got my camera. Even though its been a while, I am still very happy with the shot.

Squirrel sneaking up on me.

Just an ordinary football goal on the the edge of a playground at Westmorland Park, Warfield near Bracknell....or is it?...see next photo!

Jackdaw Chasing Kestral

Snow on West Pennine Moors on 31 March 2010

This Bee was sitting on the ground apparently washing it's face and abdomen.

Please see the set 'Minibeasts'

And todays nature photograph is bought to you by the Common darter showing us his best acrobatic skills with a smile on his face

Sometimes time is sort and the local park is the best option! doesnt fail to provide loads of shots each and every time