Moving quietly around Low Wood, Riddlesden I saw absolutely nothing, I heard a few birds deep in the bushes and trees but showing more sense than me they kept well hidden and protected.
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Robins and wrens may not be spectacular sightings for some but for me they represent the beauty and fragility of the tiny creatures.
A different song was discernible among the sweet notes of the robin and the chiding wren, a group of long tailed tits arrived in range of the camera. They don't stay still for long, or at least parts of them don't as the following demonstrates rather well:-)
My best shot yet of these stunning little birds, and there were further treats in store in my little hideaway in the woods.
The smaller birds are the most vulnerable in a cold winter, wrens and long tailed tits particularly so along with another of our tiniest birds the goldcrest. Difficult to see let alone photograph so even a sighting is great, a rare chance today and I managed a reasonable photo too!
Another visit from the strident wren could not be ignored, one tiny stalk of grass prevented me from getting a really good shot but on a day when I thought I might see nothing at all I cannot complain!
A wonderful morning eventually, more learnt about the behaviour and habitat of a few of our most beautiful birds and that is really worthwhile.
I often think I shouldn't be wandering in the woods in strong winds, but I still do it anyway! More lovely shots here Dave, long tailed tits are a favourite of mine. We get flocks of them here twittering their way through the branches, it always sounds as if they are chattering to each other ... which I suppose they are! There's nothing like the beautiful song of robins & wrens. It always amazes me that such small birds have such loud voices! I look forward to the next chapter :)
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