Redpoll

[John Robinson]

Redpoll at drinking pool.
Very few of these around this year. Seen about three at the pool- usually one of the commonest winter flock species in the wood here, and on the garden feeders.
D7000
Nikor 70-300mm
800 ISO
80th @f9
&0% of frame.
PP in Paint Shop

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Beautiful bird and capture, John. Like the low angle, and yet high enough to get a good portion of the red feathers. Love the lowered prep for drinking. Great light and nicely framed.

Geoffrey

[Daniel Cadieux]

I only usually see this species around and on snow around here, so this is a treat to see one surrounded by all that vegetation. A very intimate look at this gal. Nicely done.

[adrian dancy]

A very nice capture here John and not the usual bird on stick image...nice work.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of beautiful bird at the drinking pool. all has been mentioned above.
Love the frame, John.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all
The slightly higher angle does help with pool birds in quite a few ways. Especially reflections which I tery very hard to avoid. Maybe its the lack of cold weather that has affected bird numbers over here.
Cheers
John