If I ever write a novel about Time Travel, and I’m not saying one way or the other, I’m going to need a way of making my protagonist travel in time. One way I’m considering is making him write a blog which gets behind, a bit like I often do, so that he trips over his metaphysical feet in trying to catch up.
It’s taken me three days to write about Monday, and nothing much happened on Monday. If it had been a day filled with incident I’d still be writing. As it is, I’m just about to start writing about Tuesday.
I loaded up the camera, put a handful of bird food in my pocket and set off round the lake at Rufford Abbey.
It was an interesting day and after taking nearly 300 shots I’ve already deleted over 100. The problem is that birds just don’t cooperate. They move too fast, they hide in shadows and they lurk behind twigs (which prevent the autofocus working).
At one time I did consider a post based on near misses – the blurred Goldcrest, the fence rail recently vacated by the Dunnock and the twig where the Wren had just been perching. Fortunately I had second thoughts, or this could have been one of my less popular posts.
The best bit of the day was when I was photographing at the woodland bird tables, and fighting off squirrels. Suddenly there was a flurry in the leaves and the squirrels scattered, closely pursued by a weasel. I was too slow to get anywhere near it with the camera, but it was very funny, and what they deserved after stealing most of the food I put out.
Beautiful photos, Quercus! I especially like the one of the goldfinch appearing to be looking back at you!
The Goldfinch was distinctly unimpressed with me and if it had been wearing glasses would have been peering over the top of them.
Weasels will take on anything! I would love to have seen those squirrels getting their comeuppance!
It was very funny – and very satisfying.
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I need a weasel. Heh heh. More beautiful photos.
Thank you. It was a very timely weasel. 🙂
I was hoping to see a nuthatch today but didn’t so I was pleased that you provided one for me.
I was hoping to see Siskins yesterday, so fair is fair as you supplied that lack.
Well, you know how keen I am about time travel. Keep us posted! Fabulous pictures with this post! The one with the bridge is especially good.
Thank you. 🙂 Bridges are easier than birds because they stand still.
You got that right!
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Love the photographs Quercuscommunity. 👍☺☺
Thank you. 🙂
Thank you. They put a smile on my face.
Glad to hear it. Now that I’m on a diet watching birds is my main feelgood activity. 🙂