Learned Behaviour!, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm sorry not to have been so active recently but I seem to have such a busy schedule!

Anyway, today I am sharing a photograph of a jackdaw on my bird feeder!

For quite a while, these birds have watched the smaller, garden birds, visiting the feeders and eating seeds. At first, they gathered beneath the feeders and collected any seeds that were dropped. Now, they have perfected the skill of hanging on and quickly feeding. (They are such intelligent birds!)
They are difficult to photograph as their wings are flapping constantly for balance but I hope you can understand how these birds have adapted so quickly.

I will add a workshop of another regular visitor.

Have a lovely weekend, Bev :-)

holmertz, ikeharel, pierrefonds, Fis2, ChrisJ, aliabazari, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ktanska, PaulVDV heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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holmertz (103510) 2022-06-11 2:57

Hello Bev,
Both photos are wonderful. Especially the main one is fascinating for the position of the bird and its flapping wings. It looks so elegant, and the plain background allows us a clear view. Jackdaws, ravens, crows and all their close relatives are supposed to be smarter than many mammals, vey good at learning things, finding out for themselves, recognizing people etc. The bullfinch is really nice too. They were among my favourites at our feeders long ago, especially in winter when the males looked so bright against the snow.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (114409) 2022-06-11 3:02

A great capture, Beverley, the bird was bussy so did not noticed you with the camera.
Well lit picture, vividly presented and fine sharp outcome.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

pierrefonds (115384) 2022-06-11 4:49

Hi Bev,

The scene is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the Jackdaw. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

pajaran (116885) 2022-06-11 4:49

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepa ptica na hranilici, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepa scena iz vaseg dvorista na hranilici.
Cavke su velike stetocine i opasnost za ostale male ptice.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja

Fis2 (171763) 2022-06-11 6:40

Witaj Bev!A very nice photos, the biords make impression.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof

Tue (93280) 2022-06-11 8:26

Hello Beverley,
Great timing to catch this bird while it was attacking one of the bird feeders. Its body looks perfectly sharp, while its wings have got a nice motion blur. Very well done.
Lars

dedee (3235) 2022-06-11 9:47

Hi Bev
A great image. As you say very intelligent birds.
I like the bullfinch in the WS
David

ChrisJ (172338) 2022-06-11 11:38

Hello Beverley

A superb decisive moment capturing the bird just as it makes contact with the bird feeder. Excellent sharpness and good motion blur of the fluttering wings. Tfs!

aliabazari (23097) 2022-06-11 12:19

Hello Beverley
A beautiful view of eating this lovely bird. You succeeded in recording this moment well and in difficult conditions. Professional work. Correlation and exposure well done. The workshop view shows well. Thanks for sharing

jmdias (116287) 2022-06-11 12:38

bev

beautiful these two birds from UK, the WS looks similar with a robin in colors.
today it was cold here and the birds were crazy for food, my mother give them cooked rice and for those who eats fruits she give them bananas. tomorrow we will have a frost.

take care

jorge

lousat (139890) 2022-06-11 12:44

Hi Bev,caught in the act in an excellent way,your bird feeder works well as i can see watching the lot of visitors,a big one taken in a perfect timing and a very nice red one, too small,too distant but very sharp,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

emka (158644) 2022-06-11 20:25

Hello Bev, Marvelous view of the birds at the feeders. what is there inside? Sunflower seeds? There are birds that come to my garden too but I am always afraid that the neighbors' cats will hunt them. superb compositions.

Best regards MAlgo

COSTANTINO (117616) 2022-06-11 22:42

Hello my dearest friend and have a nice day
for today which is Sunday
Today your photo my dearest Beverley
is so delicate with the jackdaw on
your bird feeder!!!!!!
I like your description in details
how these birds have watched the
smaller garden birds visiting these
feeders....suprising indeed for me...
I would like to have one system like this
I ll try to find one...
welldone
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148072) 2022-06-11 23:47

Hi Bev,
well timed your photo, excellent dynamic result with this position and these flying wings, perfect sharpness, well done, tfs.

ifege (49223) 2022-06-11 23:58

Hi Bev
2 good bird action photos with the main one being quite spectacular.
cheers
Ian

ktanska (45018) 2022-06-12 1:01

Hi Bev,
Impressive bird with wings spread wide open while it is balancing on the feeder. Amount of motion blur looks just right. I like to watch these birds, always active and carefully watching what's going on close to them.
Kari

mkamionka (75009) 2022-06-12 12:32

Hi Bev,
This is quite a surprising visitor to your birdfeeder! It is definitely too big bird for it ha ha.
It must be quite smart though. I remember seeing some attempts of bigger birds to get to the birdfeeder but they were never successful.

Great capture with perfectly spread wings!
Excellent quality work,
M

GyurMaster (24980) 2022-06-27 2:00

Hello again,

This one too is a worthy photo that would sell on a nature shot competition. I like the added green on the right.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PaulVDV (63402) 2022-07-01 12:01

Hello Beverley,
This jackdaw has apparently taken lessons from hummingbirds :)
What a beautiful costume the bullfinch in the WS has.
Excellent clear and sharp pictures!
Best regards, Paul

gervaso (28375) 2022-07-19 5:18

Hello, Beverley!

I'm back after a long time away from TE! Perfect capture of this flying bird, with excellent sharpness! I've been trying to put food to the birds in my house, but my dogs don't let them come close often. Light and colors are also beautiful! Very well done!