Caught me by surprise

I was walking in my village and only had my 12-100mm lens with me.
When a surprise visitor appeared, looking for lunch.


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BEMPTON - NO puffins or gannets

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Nutty....



High up Nuthatch at Swiss Valley, Llanelli

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Tawny Owl

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Not my best

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spooky lensball

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Money Spider

A lovely little Money Spider, Microneta viaria which kindly stood stock still for long enough to get a stack. It's 2 to 3 mm long....
 

Fat Chaff......



Looking in fine breeding plumage....

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More Purple Finch, Male & Female

I recently posted a few shots of the male purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus).
The female is so different from the male and that difference is Sexual...
 

Black Country Museum

Gerry, if you are thinking of visiting, here is a taste albeit on a damp day last week. Lots to see.






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Your chances are better

Seen at the Black Country Museum, in a recreated 1960`s street, specifically a barbers. Not sure the implication would be allowed these days!
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Male Chaffinch



Male Chaffinch in the Reserve this morning

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Leake St tunnel

A return visit to this wacky London landmak on Wednesday just for a few hours. First outing for the pre loved Lumix 14-42 lens obtained recently from...

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