Grey Squirrel (Sciurus Carolinensis) On Oak

European Nuthatch (sitta europaea)

Unfortunately, I was physically blocked from getting any closer for a better shot. I don't see many of these around.

Addendum: These photos look quite dark on my phone but look fine on my PC. I'll probably split the difference and re-upload.

White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus Lucorum) on lavender.

The happiest moment of my life. Perks of being friends with a zookeeper. (who said after I got out of the enclosure "I can't believe they didn't bite you". Thanks dude, didn't know they were likely to!

The floofiest floof to ever floof!

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Ice crystals formed on a spiderweb.

I ordered some extension tubes for macro work, to replace the finicky reversed-lens method, and they happened to arrive on a day we had freezing fog. I couldn't resist having a play out in the cold with them and I must say I'm impressed with their ease of use compared to the reversed lens, (for reference see the woodlouse picture below) although I think there is more chromatic aberration. More experiments are needed but I'm pleased with these shots as a starting point.

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

I know, I post a lot of Robins. This fine individual was very friendly and came within about 2 feet of me repeatedly. Didn't even seem to mind the shutter noise.

Blue tit (Cyanistes Caeruleus)

European robin (erithacus rubecula)

Status: Least concern

Gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Oh to be a squirrel, hanging from a tree with the back legs, eating with the front.

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

This is the picture of the starling I've been looking for to show you! (I've got c. 20,000 photos I need to sort out 😅) Look at those colours!! Also note how the throat feathers prick up when they sing.