12 July, 2009

Bullfinch

Avian-wise it's fairly quiet, so a Bullfinch in Houghton Regis chalk pit will have to do. I find it difficult to get the camera close to these shy birds. This male came a bit closer as it fed on hawthorn whilst waiting for a Hummingbird Hawkmoth to reappear on a nearby buddleia.

Bullfinch

In the meantime,while it's quiet, you may like to checkout other wildlife images here:
http://insectsbyandywhitney.blogspot.com/