Down at the bottom of the garden

ByDawn

Tried an early start in the garden yesterday, the light was really nice. Also tried out a new hidey hole, the same bush, but the other side. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze, but the birds seem more relaxed!

Here’s a Collared Dove,

This young Blackbird kept me company for a while,

 

Finally the Turtle Dove put in a brief appearance, but seemed rather nervous today.

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