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Greenfinch squabble.

Greenfinch squabble.
Early to bed last night and up early, well for me anyway, this morning. I felt much better and more energised than I have for a while. Maybe the vaccine is having a good side effect. As a result the kitchen is immaculate with the fridge getting a thorough clean. The weather continued dreich with heavy snow forecast every day for about a week. I felt sorry for the guy delivering my groceries if it comes about. Photographed on and off out the kitchen window as I put my shopping away. The garden was full of birds all wolfing down food as if they knew something. Quite a lot of greenfinches when there's usually only one or two. They are very aggressive. One of them even saw off a blackbird. By the time I had lunch there was sleety rain so I chickened out of walking. Booked a new grocery slot and sorted out most of my order. Slots disappear so quickly. Planned out the rest of this week too in the hope I'll get moving again.

Sami Serola (inactive), M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj ), Gudrun, Amelia and 22 other people have particularly liked this photo


15 comments - The latest ones
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
very nice......
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
As long as they don't damage each other ...!
3 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What a beautiful couple.
3 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Sublime ce joli couple de verdiers ********
3 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Ohoh une vraie prise de becs... quel bel instantané Jean, bon soir !**********************
3 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
Amazing action shot, Jean. I love the focus on the birds' eyes. I love also your customary beautiful background blur. Best wishes, Joe
3 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
Woweee Jean, Fabulous capture, spot on and really impressive. Birds are starting to be aggressive as winter moves on. I saw a blue tit drag another off the feeder by it's leg this afternoon. Not sure if its their way of saying "I love you" or just a shortage of food away from the feeders.
3 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Sculptural. Good reflexes.
3 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Gorgeous...
3 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A fabulous action shot Jean. I thought they were feeding each other until I read your text! You take the most beautiful bird pictures. It's amazing how they seem to know what is coming!
3 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Well captured.
3 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Such a fantastic action shot Jean.............beautiful timing!

I think greenfinches always look quite belligerent.....but these two are really going for it..!

Outstanding..!!
3 years ago.
 Gary Benson (grbenson3 on flickr)
Gary Benson (grbenso…
A perfect capture!
3 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
This is a superb photo, Jean. Caught at the right time for action. So the greenfinches are your barometer. ;-)
3 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
WoW !!!! Looks like a mirrored image. That is worth sending to the RSPB !!!!
3 years ago.

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