I think not – in our modern birding scene, so much emphasis seems to be made on rare birds, it seems to me that we can easily pass by the common stuff. I spent a few enjoyable hours on Saturday 16th April, within 10 minutes from home, just watching common birds. I don’t think they’re boring at all..
Brambling – female – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – It’s not often they stay into mid April in South Derbyshire. – Tony Davison©
Brambling – male – Above three images, South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
Great Spotted Woodpecker – male – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – A real poser – Tony Davison©
Great Crested Grebe – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
Mandarin – Drake – Above three images – A real surprise encounter. South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
Siskin – male – Above 5 images – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Several males still around – Tony Davison©
Greenfinch – male – Above two images – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Plenty of boisterous males – Tony Davison©
Chaffinch – male – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
Goldfinch – Certainly worth their weight in gold – Above three images – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
Blue Tit – South Derbyshire – April 2016 – Tony Davison©
