Photo-a-Day (Thursday, 28th April, 2011)
Mistle Thrush
Photo: Mick Byrne (Sony camcorder HDR)
Nothing makes me happier than seeing birds and any form of wildlife in a photograph. Lovely shot Mick.
Now thats what I call a real spring photo..just brill, well done Mick.
Sorry Mick, where was it taken?
wheres my easter egg
Well taken. The mistle thrushes which have been around our garden all winter have gone off to nest elsewhere, I hope. Their efforts to nest nearby in the past were doomed from the start.
They chose, as here, a cleft in a tree before any leaves had come on the branches. It was easily spotted by the magpies... who just waited until there was a meal of young birds to be had.... It was very sad to watch.
I hope they've found a more secluded spot for this year's attempt.
If your interested you can watch a video of them here,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXIoUV_HnYw
Comment by John on 28th April 2011 at 06:39
Sorry Mick, where was it taken?
John it was taken at Birkacre Lodge Coppull
Well caught.