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Garden Birds Galore

18 Jun 2021 1:50PM   Views : 691 Unique : 526

Our back garden, such as it is, has been resplendent with bird activity for weeks now. They all have a technique where they come down to feed, and then as soon as one of us appears with a camera they all flee to the four corners of the earth. Lens cap on, birds come back. Lens cap off, birds fly away. However, today I tricked them by shooting pictures of flowers in the garden, and then they came down, lulled by this strange alternative pursuit. Here's a selection of images as they attack the fatballs kindly provided for their superior dining experience.....

I presume this is a juvenile, sitting atop the feeder in a wistful sort of way.
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Unfortunately the grown ups are in charge.
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So wistfully looking up is the next brave step.
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A quick attack to gain a place at the table, followed by a scuffle.
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And a new order is established.
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And that is how to get service in a restaurant.......

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