Mastodawn

Common #blackbird / #Merel (Turdus merula)
They may be a regular bird you see almost every day, but that doesn't make them less beautiful.

I'm impressed that even at ISO 12800, I managed to retain much detail thanks to #dxo

🪶 #birds #birdphotography #vogels #vogelfotografie #birdinghide #black #turdusmerula #DutchNature

Gonzo Apr 6

After a long day at the birding hide in #Espelo we were almost ready to head home. Hoping a little bit for a sparrowhawk, but then this little guy showed up who gave us some nice opportunities for photos!

New #lifer for me!

🪶 #birds #birdphotography #piedflycatcher #bontevliegenvanger #birdinghide

Gonzo Mar 10

Hawfinch / Appelvink sitting on a branch against a nice warm creamy background.
Beside the male's colors, its beak stands out as a defining feature, it can extort a lot of force, enough to crack a cherry pit.
🪶 #Birds #Birdphotography #DutchNature #Appelvink #Hawfinch #Coccothraustes #birdinghide

Gonzo Mar 9

#Wren of the pond, what is your wisdom?
#Winterkoninkje van de vijver, wat is uw wijsheid?

Beautiful reflections of Europe's smallest bird in the pond at the birding hide in Odijk.
🪶 #Birds #Birdphotography #troglodytes #DutchNature #reflection #pond #birdinghide #vogelhut