One from the archives, a male Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoenichus) showing off its full breeding plumage in a coastal Kent reed-bed.
In between singing sessions he dropped down into the lush vegetation but soon reappeared even after a brief rain shower that left everything else dripping.
Linking to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (100th edition) hosted by Stewart.
To bring things more up to date below are two shots taken last week of the same species but in a totally different habitat very much closer to home... open parkland with plenty of ferns to provide a song post.
Linking to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (100th edition) hosted by Stewart.
HI Frank I love this little bird and its song and these are great shots of it.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is so beautiful ,Nette
ReplyDeleteReed Buntings are really handsome birds. I never get tired of seeing them. From Findlay
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see these Frank especially when the male is giving it some from his chosen vantage point...[;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat sight, I see them only one or two times a year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bird, lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird! I've never even seen a picture before.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of a neat bird.
ReplyDeleteNice looking bird - used to see a lot of these at Chew Valley - I wonder if they are still there.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Thanks so much for your visit and comment on my dove post, and for filling me in on the name - Eurasian Collared Dove!
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