Black Bird

It was one of those typical English weather days - cloudy , showers on-and-off. Not suited for photography. The light was very poor and there was a slight drizzle. I still went on my usual walk - along the reviver side. Managed a couple of shots of the Black bird . My 80-400mm lens was struggling to get a focus under low light.

Why forget the old days- switched to manual focus and managed a few shots.

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Pheasant

Magpie

Coot

Green Finch

Feral Pigeon/Rock Dove

Mute Swan

House Sparrow

Black Bird

This is one of the most common birds you find during summer in Britain. The male is all-black with his bright yellow bill and the female is distinctively dark brown(Photo 4) all over with only obscure streaking on the breast.

A beautiful bird to watch and restless most of the time. Got this shot while sitting on the bench near Hoggs Head Pub- Salisbury. The bird came and perched on the edge of the bench i was sitting .Had to manuver my camera slowly not to disturb him.

Black Headed Gull

Collard Dove

Collared Doves are much smaller than the pigeons, with a longer, narrower tail and pinky-buff plumage. They are easily told from Turtle Doves by their plain upperparts and neat black line around the back neck.

These shots were taken near the ground behind the Salisbury Cathedral. It was a cloudy evening when I saw a couple of these birds perched on a branch. While i was attemping a low lisht shot the clound cover cleared and the bird was brilliantly lit- Typical English weather.

The bird is most graceful in flight. Yet to get a good flight shot.