Friday 14 December 2012

Well the fine, cold and frosty weather came to an abrupt end today - persistent rain and blustery winds put an end to any thoughts of getting out this afternoon, I dont think it got light at all today!

Even the garden feeders were deserted for the most part, however, I couldn't resist trying to get some images of the GREEN WOODPECKER, just to show how wet it was outside today!

Rubbish photo's taken  in the gloom, but these pics show the conditions :-(
Soggy Green Woody !
Soaked Green Woody !
Saturated Green Woody !

12 comments:

Alan Pavey said...

He does look a bit bedraggled mate!

Warren Baker said...

Alan,
I looked much the same after walking home from work today :-)

Lancs and Lakes Outback Adventure Wildlife Safaris said...

Didn't bet light all day here either Warren - unlike you I never even glanced at the camera all day :-(

Lovin the soggy woodpecker - sums the day up 'perfectly'

Cheers

Davo

Anonymous said...

Cracking pics again Warren. Nowt doing up here..apart from freezing fog, black ice, then persistent rain.

ShySongbird said...

Not rubbish at all Warren! It did look wet though. Really heavy rain here and beating against the windows as I type. I wouldn't be surprised if we hear about more flooding.

Marc Heath said...

Turned out well Warren. Love the blurred rain in the shots, makes it a nice shot I think.

Millhouse Photography said...

Not rubbish at all mate, a Green Woodpecker in a tree is not an everyday occurrence.

Greenie said...

Warren ,
Whilst I understand your frustration of not being able to get out today , I just hope that the RSPB and BTO do not read your posting today , especially after admitting that your picture folder was empty yesterday .
Whilst we joke about using super glue to fix a bird to a branch whilst we take a shot , I think screwing that Green Woodpecker to one ( see first shot ), albeit in the confines of your own garden , is taking things just a bit too far , especially in today's weather conditions .

Warren Baker said...

That screw was used for the Nuthatches Greenie, it wouldn't hold a Green Woody!

Pete Woodruff said...

Excellent soggy/soaked/saturated Green Woodpecker pics Warren.

By the way....seen any good 'Tiger' pics lately!!!!

Stefani Mazzei said...

Woow great series !!!
well done

Gary Jones said...

certainly shows off the conditions yesterday, you did well warren, my camera never got out of the bag!!