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Decided to take the plunge & post an image
Took this today at a feeder.
Comments & critique appreciated
| Camera: | Nikon D1  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Sigma 50 to 500mm |
| Recording media: | Digital |
| Title: | Great Spotted Woodpecker at feeder |
| Username: | 
coffeeplease |
| Uploaded: | 23 Dec 2005 - 6:27 AM |
| Tags: | Wildlife / nature |
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Critique - not very good from a pohotographic or bird portrait point of view to see the unsightly food bag.
Comment - lovely sharp shot of the bird, and it does show behaviour i.e. feeding on a fat ball in winter, with some nice klighting too. TomL has the right suggestion. Overall a thumbs up, and welcome to epz.
Keith.
Good shot, welcome to epz. Have fun on here it is adictive.
Andrew
Great shot, very clear and sharp.
Stu
Click
P.S Found this on the RSPB website re fatball net type feeders...
Mesh bags - a warning
Peanuts and fat balls are regularly sold in nylon mesh bags. Never put out any food in mesh bags. These may trap birds' feet and even cause broken or torn off feet and legs. Birds with a barbed tongue, eg woodpeckers, can become trapped by their beaks.
Source: Feeding garden birds wildlife information leaflet (2003)
Thanks for the feedback & critique.
With regards to the mesh article issued by the RSPB, this seems to be over exaggerated a bit, I have been using fat balls in mesh for years with no problems. Yes its an issue but personally I think cats, main roads & garden rodentacides cause more damage to wildlife. Note taken though on the mesh.
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