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Uploaded: 04/09/16 2:08 PM GMT
"Waiting His Turn at the Suet"
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A whole flock of Common Redpolls are back here and sure are having a feast on the suet. They are small finches of the arctic tundra and boreal forest.

Captured this other day when it started to snow before the worst part of the storm arrived. We are expecting more of this white stuff tomorrow, boo. If you view in full you can see the snow falling gently at the moment.

I'm so happy with this picture, even if the bird is in the centre and didn't want to crop it at all, looks fantastic on my huge iMac screen. Hope you enjoy the view.

Didn't do much to this picture only to downsize it using iPiccy.com to upload it here.

Thanks so much for your comments, deeply appreciated. Enjoy your day.

♥ Skates ♥

Going to be very busy today, it's our Granddaughters 7th Birthday Party, so I'm going to Party On.

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::trixxie17
04/09/16 2:46 PM GMT
It's a wonderful shot Pat - while it could be cropped I don't think it necessarily needed to be cropped - the two branches, vertical and horizontal, make for a nice balance and serve to highlight the bird.
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::mirto56
04/09/16 3:11 PM GMT
I agree...a fine shot and nicely framed with the branches. This one looks a little chilly.
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::tigger3
04/09/16 3:37 PM GMT
I think if your pleased with the image, that is what counts the most, he/she is all plumped up for the cold conditions, nice one.
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::Ramad
04/09/16 3:53 PM GMT
This is a very nice shot of the bird sitting on the branch and waiting. Sharp focus on the bird and the nice bokeh brings it out nicely.
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.Tomeast
04/09/16 8:40 PM GMT
Another very fine photo Pat.
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.flanno2610
04/09/16 9:51 PM GMT
Amazing those little birds can survive such a harsh climate.
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.gonedigital
04/09/16 11:26 PM GMT
The Redpoll here is very similar to it's European cousin, jes does it ever stop snowing over there! I couldn't afford to heat my flat this year and loath the winter now. Sorry Skates )o: but I'll not be commenting on any more snow pix.
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::Dunstickin
04/10/16 7:22 AM GMT
Its looks good against the dark background Pat!......

Seems your weather has lasting a long time!...It does make a lot more work for you!
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.elektronist
04/10/16 4:05 PM GMT
Amazing shot Pat. Very well done!
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.PatAndre
04/11/16 4:38 AM GMT
That bird sure has a lot of detail throughout it's body. Good one.
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::Constance52347
04/12/16 12:37 AM GMT
We don't see these at all...I think it's a northern bird.

I like the details: the lichen and stripped bark on the branch, the colors and markings on the bird, and the bokeh of snow coming down.

The bird almost looks sad or lonely. Nice one!
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::luckyshot
04/12/16 2:52 AM GMT
A wonderful capture, Pat. Very well done!
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::Vickid
04/20/16 8:39 AM GMT
Tremendous capture, the clarity astounds me,you manage to catch these beautiful birds at the perfect moment, in the perfect setting. It is truly worth all your efforts to provide us with this scene. Bravo.
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