holdingmoments: Almost the weekend

Friday, 27 January 2012

Almost the weekend

I'd usually do some flowers on a Friday, but I don't have any to hand, so I hope these few birds will do.

A male Goosander. Quite a few of these lovely birds around here at the moment.

Great Crested Grebe. A lot of these on my local lake at the moment, and the weed dance is in full swing too. I expect there'll be many more later in the year.

Grey Heron. This one looks like a juvenile to me.

Canada Goose. Another from my local lake. Always willing to pose, and such a rowdy bunch. I love 'em!

And finally

Siskin. Three of these, because they are one of my favourite winter visitors. Just beautiful.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day, and have a great weekend.

23 comments:

The Herald said...: No flowers but a 'blooming' great set of images Keith. Have a good weekend...[;o); 27 January 2012 16:12
TexWisGirl said...: these are awesome shots! the angle of the goose one is greatness!; 27 January 2012 16:28
holdingmoments said...: Thanks Trevor. Let's hope the sun keeps shining :-)

Thank you Theresa. :-); 27 January 2012 16:32
Alan Pavey said...: Really love the Siskin pics, they are so difficult get good pics of in general, like the Goosander too, smart bird.; 27 January 2012 17:00
Kozma Erzsébet said...: Nice birdfotos a gain. My favourite is the forth.; 27 January 2012 17:40
Midmarsh John said...: A beautiful selection - pretty as any flower!; 27 January 2012 17:50
Bob Bushell said...: A beautiful series, especially the last picture of a Siskin, he's a winner.; 27 January 2012 19:01
Horst in Edmonton said...: Our Siskins are not quite so beautiful.; 27 January 2012 20:04
John said...: Hi Keith,
A great selection there! Love the final Siskin shot, very nice!
J
Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES; 27 January 2012 20:14
Andrew said...: I love seeing your lovely Siskins Keith.. it's a lovely little bird I have never taken an image of and don't see up close very often.; 27 January 2012 21:45
holdingmoments said...: Thanks Alan :-)

Thank you Kozma :-)

Thanks John

Thank you Bob. I like that one too :-)

Thanks Horst. The males here are very colourful at the moment.

Thank you John.

Thanks Andrew.; 28 January 2012 00:05
Sondra said...: Very nice...Love the pine siskins too..that weed dance is amazing to see for sure!!; 28 January 2012 00:32
grammie g said...: HI Keith....The Heron looks like it has been on drunk and barely hanging on lol..looking a little ill!! Sorry couldn't help myself lol!! ; }

The Siskins are lovely ..the last one is a winner. ; }
Hugs
Grace; 28 January 2012 00:40
Linda said...: Love the heron and that last picture of the Siskin. They're all beautiful, though.; 28 January 2012 01:37
Tammy said...: All great, but whenever a heron is in the mix, they always win out for me :); 28 January 2012 01:50
Shaun_ShutterBug said...: Excellent images, im not exactly a birdie person, but i love the photos of the Siskin, simply stunning.; 28 January 2012 08:23
ShySongbird said...: Gorgeous photos Keith! Love the pose of the Heron but my favourite has to be the last one of the Siskin.; 28 January 2012 12:29
holdingmoments said...: Thanks Sondra. The Siskins are one of my favourite winter visitors here.

Thank you Grace. :-)

Thanks Linda :-)

Tammy, thank you. :-)

Thanks Shaun, glad you like the Siskin. One of my favourites.

Thanks Jan. I love these little birds. They are always so wrapped up in their feeding, they are quite easy to get pictures of.; 28 January 2012 13:47
NicoleB said...: I love them all and your photos of them of course too :-)
I'm with you on the Siskins. Such a lovely colour add on :); 28 January 2012 14:42
holdingmoments said...: Thanks Nicole. They're little beauties aren't they :-); 28 January 2012 14:58
Roy said...: Lovely Siskin shots Keith, especially the last one.; 28 January 2012 17:31
Gillian Olson said...: Great birds, the heron is just amazing.; 28 January 2012 18:01
holdingmoments said...: Thanks Roy. I was pleased with that one :-)

Thanks Gillian :-); 28 January 2012 21:46