My Lucky Day

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I was sitting by the window having a cuppa when this little chap flew in to check out my fly-thru snack bar. He didn’t stay long as he obviously didn’t fancy the menu but it was long enough for me to catch him on camera.

I had no idea what sort of bird he was but those clever folk on Ispy a Bird soon identified him as a male Brambling and told me I was very lucky to have one visit my garden.

Not only was I lucky enough to be looking out just at that moment but I was also very lucky that, unusually, my camera was right next to my chair.

So all in all, lots of luck and I thought some of you might like to share it too. :o))

2 Mar, 2012
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Tulsalady26

that was lucky Lily I have never seen one.lovely photo. :o)

2 Mar, 2012

Stickitoffee

i havent seen one either, he is lovely, thank you lily.

2 Mar, 2012

Lincslass

The right place at the right time Lily, he is a beauty, well caught and thanks for sharing...

2 Mar, 2012

Stroller

A first sighting for me too Lily, well captured.

2 Mar, 2012

Katarina

Lucky you. Morning visit of Mr. Brambling, lol.

2 Mar, 2012

Gee19

What a lovely magical moment, so pleased your camera was handy as I have never seen one :)

2 Mar, 2012

Mavisc52

Such a lovely bird lily2

2 Mar, 2012

Valadel

Well done Lily it certainly was your lucky day and your Mr Brambling looks so sweet, lets hope he returns, he might even bring his mate along. x

2 Mar, 2012

Sheilar

Two excellent shots - lucky you!

2 Mar, 2012

Nariz

Life's all about timing! :o)

3 Mar, 2012

Bjs

You done well there,I have never seen one locally.

3 Mar, 2012

Jennyfer

I've never even heard of Bramblings before, male or otherwise.... but what a handsome fellow he is! Those are some great pics :)

3 Mar, 2012

Lily2

Many thanks to you all for your kind comments.
Life certainly is all about timing. we probably all have lots of different birds visiting our gardens occasionally but if we don't happen to be looking out at that time than we never know what we've missed.
I haven't seen him since but I live in hope of another visit.
I found a Siskin laying on my back door step this morning upside down but breathing. I think he tried to fly through the glass! As I had to go out I put him in the hanging feeder tray to recover out of harms way. He was gone when I got home so a happy ending I think :o)))

3 Mar, 2012