A couple of days ago I had been admiring the excellent series of photographs Roy had taken of a Blackbird eating haw berries which can be seen on The Fenlandwalker Birding and Countryside Blog.
Yesterday as I was setting up the camcorder I spotted a Blackbird helping himself to the berries on one of the trees down the end of the garden. I only managed a short clip as Mr Blackbird had probably been eating for a while and decided to have a rest.
As it is a good twenty years since I planted that tree I have forgotten what it is. In the spring it is a mass of pink blossom and cheers up a fairly dull corner of the garden. It is a pity that the surrounding evergreens have just about blocked it out but the odd branch keeps poking out so I leave it well alone.
30-11-09
After a bit if research I think the tree is a cotoneaster.
This gives me an idea, John. I can take videos on my Lumix FZ28 so I might try one or two in the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteNice piece of video John, I feel I should know that tree but for the moment its name eludes me. I noticed a few days ago that I have quite a few Holly berries this year so they should attract a few birds, unfortunately I can't see the bush from the house so a missed photo opportunity there. It is far too dreary for decent photos though and of course...it's raining again!
ReplyDeleteHello Emma. I used to use the video facility in my Fuji camera a few years ago. It's worth a try.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. I'm sure it's a common enough tree but the name escapes me as well.
ReplyDeleteWe had some thunder followed by rain and hail mixed but the rest of the day seems to have stayed reasonably clear though colder since then.
Nice clip John. Always good to see the birds taking advantage of natures larder.
ReplyDeleteThose berries sure do disappear quickly! Great video.
ReplyDeleteHey! Bonus Sunday..Thought I would have to wait till Friday. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Keith. It is good to see that the birds still prefer natural food.
ReplyDeleteHello Adrian. I was going to keep it for Friday but I had nothing else new so decided to use it.
ReplyDeleteHello Wilma. Thank you. The birds can make short work of the berries once they are ripe.
ReplyDeleteHi again Jan. I think the tree is a Cotoneaster.
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