http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/tags/nikon/ Thu, 23 May 2013 01:45:05 -0700 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:45:05 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/buddyicons/30176957@N02.jpg?1369131909#30176957@N02 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/tags/nikon/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8799396560/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8799396560/" title="So, Does It Taste Like Chicken ?"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2845/8799396560_737540bcb3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="So, Does It Taste Like Chicken ?" /></a></p> <p>The hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) is a species of baboon from the Old World monkey family. It is the northernmost of all the baboons, being native to the Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. These regions provide habitats with the advantage for this species of fewer natural predators than central or southern Africa where other baboons reside. The hamadryas baboon was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians and appears in various roles in ancient Egyptian religion, hence its alternative name of 'sacred baboon'</p> Thu, 23 May 2013 01:45:05 -0700 2013-05-01T10:49:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8799396560 So, Does It Taste Like Chicken ? <p>The hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas) is a species of baboon from the Old World monkey family. It is the northernmost of all the baboons, being native to the Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. These regions provide habitats with the advantage for this species of fewer natural predators than central or southern Africa where other baboons reside. The hamadryas baboon was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians and appears in various roles in ancient Egyptian religion, hence its alternative name of 'sacred baboon'</p> Osgoldcross Photography africa family nature rock fur monkey eyes hands nikon raw native bokeh eating african wildlife exploring group young naturalhistory explore sacred baboon sat captive interaction hamadryasbaboon papiohamadryas hamadryas southlakesanimalpark oldworldmonkey sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8790980528/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8790980528/" title="Hey Mr Bear"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3788/8790980528_0c864a17a5_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Hey Mr Bear" /></a></p> <p>Taken on a recent holiday to the Lake District at the South Lakes Animal Park at Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria.<br /> <br /> The spectacled bear is the only bear native to South America and is technically the largest land carnivore on that continent, although as little as 5% of its diet is composed of meat. South America's largest obligate carnivore is the jaguar. Among South America's extant, native land animals, only the Baird's and South American tapirs are heavier than this species. The spectacled bear is a mid-sized species of bear. Overall, its fur is blackish in color, though bears may vary from jet black to dark brown and to even a reddish hue. The species typically has distinctive beige-coloured markings across its face and upper chest, though not all spectacled bears have &quot;spectacle&quot; markings. The pattern and extent of pale markings are slightly different on each individual bear, and bears can be readily distinguished by this. Males are a third larger than females in dimensions and sometimes twice their weight. Males can weigh 100–200 kg (220–440 lb), and females can weigh 35–82 kg. Length can range from 120 to 200 cm (47–79 in), with a tail length of a mere 7 cm (2.8 in), and shoulder height from 60 to 90 cm (24–30 in). Compared to other living bears, this species has a more rounded face with a relatively short and broad snout. In some extinct species of the Tremarctinae subfamily, this facial structure has been thought to be an adaptation to a largely carnivorous diet, despite the modern spectacled bears' herbivorous dietary preferences.</p> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:47 -0700 2013-05-01T10:08:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8790980528 Hey Mr Bear <p>Taken on a recent holiday to the Lake District at the South Lakes Animal Park at Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria.<br /> <br /> The spectacled bear is the only bear native to South America and is technically the largest land carnivore on that continent, although as little as 5% of its diet is composed of meat. South America's largest obligate carnivore is the jaguar. Among South America's extant, native land animals, only the Baird's and South American tapirs are heavier than this species. The spectacled bear is a mid-sized species of bear. Overall, its fur is blackish in color, though bears may vary from jet black to dark brown and to even a reddish hue. The species typically has distinctive beige-coloured markings across its face and upper chest, though not all spectacled bears have &quot;spectacle&quot; markings. The pattern and extent of pale markings are slightly different on each individual bear, and bears can be readily distinguished by this. Males are a third larger than females in dimensions and sometimes twice their weight. Males can weigh 100–200 kg (220–440 lb), and females can weigh 35–82 kg. Length can range from 120 to 200 cm (47–79 in), with a tail length of a mere 7 cm (2.8 in), and shoulder height from 60 to 90 cm (24–30 in). Compared to other living bears, this species has a more rounded face with a relatively short and broad snout. In some extinct species of the Tremarctinae subfamily, this facial structure has been thought to be an adaptation to a largely carnivorous diet, despite the modern spectacled bears' herbivorous dietary preferences.</p> Osgoldcross Photography bear park portrait holiday nature animal mouth fur nose spring nikon raw bokeh wildlife lakes lakedistrict ears naturalhistory whiskers cumbria attraction brownbear southlakesanimalpark sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8766113936/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8766113936/" title="Robin"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/8766113936_554bfc58ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="162" alt="Robin" /></a></p> <p>Taken in the bird garden at RSPB Old Moor near Barnsley.</p> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:01:25 -0700 2013-05-12T11:11:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8766113936 Robin <p>Taken in the bird garden at RSPB Old Moor near Barnsley.</p> Osgoldcross Photography bird nature robin spring nikon waiting raw branch breast bokeh small beak feathers naturalhistory perch perched redbreast rspb sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond5100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8751574732/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8751574732/" title="All Was As It Had Ever Been !."><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/8751574732_ba5298528b_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="All Was As It Had Ever Been !." /></a></p> <p>All was as it had ever been<br /> The worn familiar book,<br /> The oak beyond the hawthorn seen,<br /> The misty woodland’s look:<br /> The starling perched upon the tree<br /> With his long tress of straw<br /> When suddenly heaven blazed on me,<br /> And suddenly I saw:<br /> Saw all as it would ever be,<br /> In bliss too great to tell;<br /> For ever safe, for ever free,<br /> All bright with miracle:<br /> Saw as in heaven the thorn arrayed,<br /> The tree beside the door;<br /> And I must die—but O my shade<br /> Shall dwell there evermore.<br /> <br /> Best Seen Large On Black :-)</p> Sat, 18 May 2013 12:16:14 -0700 2012-03-14T17:56:08-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8751574732 All Was As It Had Ever Been !. <p>All was as it had ever been<br /> The worn familiar book,<br /> The oak beyond the hawthorn seen,<br /> The misty woodland’s look:<br /> The starling perched upon the tree<br /> With his long tress of straw<br /> When suddenly heaven blazed on me,<br /> And suddenly I saw:<br /> Saw all as it would ever be,<br /> In bliss too great to tell;<br /> For ever safe, for ever free,<br /> All bright with miracle:<br /> Saw as in heaven the thorn arrayed,<br /> The tree beside the door;<br /> And I must die—but O my shade<br /> Shall dwell there evermore.<br /> <br /> Best Seen Large On Black :-)</p> Osgoldcross Photography wood trees light sunset shadow sun sunlight mist misty woodland evening nikon poetry raw path branches atmosphere foliage bark backlit hdr prose 3xp howellwood handheldhdr nikond5100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8746242435/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8746242435/" title="Creation"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8123/8746242435_8e9b882193_m.jpg" width="240" height="140" alt="Creation" /></a></p> <p>One from last years archives. <br /> <br /> The East coast of Britain is the best place to capture the sunrise, this is off Sandsend just south of Whitby in North Yorkshire.</p> Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:45 -0700 2012-06-20T04:37:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8746242435 Creation <p>One from last years archives. <br /> <br /> The East coast of Britain is the best place to capture the sunrise, this is off Sandsend just south of Whitby in North Yorkshire.</p> Osgoldcross Photography morning red sea orange sun sunlight reflection beach water yellow rock clouds sunrise dawn early sand nikon raw waves horizon shingle highlights cumulus rays swell hdr flecked breaking firstlight 3xp tonemapped breakofday handheldhdr crespicular nikond5100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8742969297/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8742969297/" title="Grey Squirrel"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/8742969297_ec5110a73f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Grey Squirrel" /></a></p> <p>This little fellow was pinching the bird food put out in the bird garden at RSPB Old Moor.</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 01:32:08 -0700 2013-04-27T14:49:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8742969297 Grey Squirrel <p>This little fellow was pinching the bird food put out in the bird garden at RSPB Old Moor.</p> Osgoldcross Photography white nature rock garden fur grey spring eyes holding nikon squirrel raw feeding bokeh eating coat ears naturalhistory whiskers foliage sat paws pest greysquirrel rspb sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8741867654/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8741867654/" title="A Bokeh Of Gypsophila"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7285/8741867654_abe3b56959_m.jpg" width="240" height="174" alt="A Bokeh Of Gypsophila" /></a></p> <p>This is also known as &quot;Baby's Breath&quot; this was taken whilst sat on the windowsill amongst a bunch of flowers.</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:17 -0700 2013-05-15T15:33:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8741867654 A Bokeh Of Gypsophila <p>This is also known as &quot;Baby's Breath&quot; this was taken whilst sat on the windowsill amongst a bunch of flowers.</p> Osgoldcross Photography white plant flower macro petals stem nikon bokeh small tiny bunch flowering delicate gypsophila babysbreath tamron90mmmacro nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8739830901/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8739830901/" title="Greenfinch"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8739830901_a0048ba89f_m.jpg" width="240" height="150" alt="Greenfinch" /></a></p> <p>Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite sociable, they may squabble among themselves or with other birds at the bird table.<br /> <br /> Greenfinch populations declined during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but increased dramatically during the 1990s. A recent decline in numbers has been linked to an outbreak of trichomonosis, a parasite-induced disease which prevents the birds from feeding properly.</p> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:55:27 -0700 2013-05-07T10:47:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8739830901 Greenfinch <p>Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite sociable, they may squabble among themselves or with other birds at the bird table.<br /> <br /> Greenfinch populations declined during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but increased dramatically during the 1990s. A recent decline in numbers has been linked to an outbreak of trichomonosis, a parasite-induced disease which prevents the birds from feeding properly.</p> Osgoldcross Photography shadow sun sunlight tree green bird feet nature leaves yellow leaf spring nikon raw branch sitting dof bokeh head beak feathers naturalhistory finch bark perched greenfinch claws plumage rspb rspbfairburnings sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8738110848/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8738110848/" title="Lakeland"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8738110848_06ba298c57_m.jpg" width="240" height="145" alt="Lakeland" /></a></p> <p>Lovely spring morning near Oxen Fell in Cumbria, right in the heartland of the Lake District.<br /> <br /> A five exposure HDR with +-1ev on each shot, tonemapped in Photomatix Pro.<br /> <br /> Best Viewed Large :-)</p> Tue, 14 May 2013 02:08:21 -0700 2013-05-02T09:59:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8738110848 Lakeland <p>Lovely spring morning near Oxen Fell in Cumbria, right in the heartland of the Lake District.<br /> <br /> A five exposure HDR with +-1ev on each shot, tonemapped in Photomatix Pro.<br /> <br /> Best Viewed Large :-)</p> Osgoldcross Photography trees shadow sky sun sunlight holiday mountains grass animals clouds fence landscape nationalpark nikon raw view sheep farm lakes lakedistrict meadow sunny farmland hills clear pasture cumbria vista contrails hdr mounds attraction sigma1020mm arable hillocks tonemapped 5xp handheldhdr oxenfell nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8734954030/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8734954030/" title="Love Lies Bleeding"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/8734954030_f3f196218e_m.jpg" width="240" height="174" alt="Love Lies Bleeding" /></a></p> <p>Textured photo of this lovely delicate flower taken at Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire.</p> Mon, 13 May 2013 02:01:21 -0700 2013-05-12T09:57:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8734954030 Love Lies Bleeding <p>Textured photo of this lovely delicate flower taken at Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire.</p> Osgoldcross Photography plant flower texture leaves leaf petals spring nikon raw bokeh stamen textured loveliesbleeding nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8732670990/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8732670990/" title="Great Tit At RSPB Old Moor (Thanks Judy xx)"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8732670990_12bfe4ff1d_m.jpg" width="240" height="138" alt="Great Tit At RSPB Old Moor (Thanks Judy xx)" /></a></p> <p>After last weeks sunshine today's visit was in the pouring rain, the light in the bird garden was not brilliant, the poor light combined with the ever thickening foliage didn't make for great photographing.<br /> <br /> However it did stretch the functions of my new D7100, this shot was taken with 1000 ISO and I have to say that the noise is very minimal.</p> Sun, 12 May 2013 10:40:37 -0700 2013-05-12T11:29:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8732670990 Great Tit At RSPB Old Moor (Thanks Judy xx) <p>After last weeks sunshine today's visit was in the pouring rain, the light in the bird garden was not brilliant, the poor light combined with the ever thickening foliage didn't make for great photographing.<br /> <br /> However it did stretch the functions of my new D7100, this shot was taken with 1000 ISO and I have to say that the noise is very minimal.</p> Osgoldcross Photography bird nature spring wings nikon raw tit beak feathers naturalhistory bluetit plumage rspb sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8725600688/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8725600688/" title="Greenfinch"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/8725600688_6546fc4e81_m.jpg" width="240" height="156" alt="Greenfinch" /></a></p> <p>Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite sociable, they may squabble among themselves or with other birds at the bird table.<br /> <br /> Greenfinch populations declined during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but increased dramatically during the 1990s. A recent decline in numbers has been linked to an outbreak of trichomonosis, a parasite-induced disease which prevents the birds from feeding properly.</p> Thu, 09 May 2013 23:58:03 -0700 2013-05-07T10:34:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8725600688 Greenfinch <p>Its twittering and wheezing song, and flash of yellow and green as it flies, make this finch a truly colourful character. Nesting in a garden conifer, or feasting on black sunflower seeds, it is a regular garden visitor, able to take advantage of food in rural and urban gardens. Although quite sociable, they may squabble among themselves or with other birds at the bird table.<br /> <br /> Greenfinch populations declined during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but increased dramatically during the 1990s. A recent decline in numbers has been linked to an outbreak of trichomonosis, a parasite-induced disease which prevents the birds from feeding properly.</p> Osgoldcross Photography tree bird nature leaves fly flying leaf spring wings nikon raw branch head beak feathers naturalhistory perched greenfinch plumage rspb twitter twittering rspbfairburnings sigma150500mm perchg nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8721834609/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8721834609/" title="Look Into My Eyes"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7328/8721834609_3e15d03bea_m.jpg" width="240" height="177" alt="Look Into My Eyes" /></a></p> <p>Snowy Owl portrait taken at Lotherton Hall bird garden.<br /> <br /> This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 centimetres (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 centimetres (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these birds can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kilograms (3.5 to 6.6 lb). It is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark scalloping; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. Its thick plumage, heavily feathered taloned feet, and colouration render the Snowy Owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.<br /> <br /> Snowy Owl calls are varied, but the alarm call is a barking, almost quacking krek-krek; the female also has a softer mewling pyee-pyee or prek-prek. The song is a deep repeated gawh. They may also clap their beak in response to threats or annoyances. While called clapping, it is believed this sound may actually be a clicking of the tongue, not the beak.</p> Thu, 09 May 2013 01:27:14 -0700 2013-05-07T12:19:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8721834609 Look Into My Eyes <p>Snowy Owl portrait taken at Lotherton Hall bird garden.<br /> <br /> This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 centimetres (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 centimetres (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these birds can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kilograms (3.5 to 6.6 lb). It is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark scalloping; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. Its thick plumage, heavily feathered taloned feet, and colouration render the Snowy Owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle.<br /> <br /> Snowy Owl calls are varied, but the alarm call is a barking, almost quacking krek-krek; the female also has a softer mewling pyee-pyee or prek-prek. The song is a deep repeated gawh. They may also clap their beak in response to threats or annoyances. While called clapping, it is believed this sound may actually be a clicking of the tongue, not the beak.</p> Osgoldcross Photography white bird nature yellow tongue spring eyes nikon raw beak feathers naturalhistory owl stare flecks springtime captivity yelloweyes lotherton snowyowl birdgarden purewhite lothertonhall blackpupil sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8719009613/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8719009613/" title="The Colours Of Spring - Goldfinch"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/8719009613_64ea9dde4a_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="The Colours Of Spring - Goldfinch" /></a></p> <p>A highly coloured finch with a bright red face and yellow wing patch. Sociable, often breeding in loose colonies, they have a delightful liquid twittering song and call. Their long fine beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds from thistles and teasels. Increasingly they are visiting birdtables and feeders. In winter many UK goldfinches migrate as far south as Spain.</p> Wed, 08 May 2013 01:07:52 -0700 2013-05-07T11:03:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8719009613 The Colours Of Spring - Goldfinch <p>A highly coloured finch with a bright red face and yellow wing patch. Sociable, often breeding in loose colonies, they have a delightful liquid twittering song and call. Their long fine beaks allow them to extract otherwise inaccessible seeds from thistles and teasels. Increasingly they are visiting birdtables and feeders. In winter many UK goldfinches migrate as far south as Spain.</p> Osgoldcross Photography wood red bird nature yellow fly flying spring nikon raw bokeh song goldfinch beak feathers naturalhistory finch perch perched avian springtime rspb twitter twittering rspbfairburnings sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8717394599/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8717394599/" title="Goldfinch At RSPB Faiburn Ings"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7347/8717394599_3c82686381_m.jpg" width="240" height="164" alt="Goldfinch At RSPB Faiburn Ings" /></a></p> <p>Just got back from a fantastic day out at RSPB Faiburn Ings near Castleford in West Yorkshire.<br /> <br /> This shot was taken from the screen next to the feeder station, there was an abundance of garden birds including my favourite the Goldfinch.</p> Tue, 07 May 2013 11:45:35 -0700 2013-05-07T11:04:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8717394599 Goldfinch At RSPB Faiburn Ings <p>Just got back from a fantastic day out at RSPB Faiburn Ings near Castleford in West Yorkshire.<br /> <br /> This shot was taken from the screen next to the feeder station, there was an abundance of garden birds including my favourite the Goldfinch.</p> Osgoldcross Photography travel trees sun sunlight bird feet nature spring nikon raw branch legs feeding head goldfinch beak feathers naturalhistory finch perch perched colourful dappled northyorkshire avian westyorkshire inquisitive plumage rspb castleford rspbfairburnings sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8716059965/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8716059965/" title="Chaffinch"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/8716059965_7c9ac61988_m.jpg" width="240" height="158" alt="Chaffinch" /></a></p> <p>This cute little chap came and perched right in front of me at the garden hide in RSPB Old Moor.</p> Tue, 07 May 2013 01:35:54 -0700 2013-05-05T11:51:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8716059965 Chaffinch <p>This cute little chap came and perched right in front of me at the garden hide in RSPB Old Moor.</p> Osgoldcross Photography detail tree bird eye nature leaves leaf spring nikon raw branch beak feathers naturalhistory finch perched plumage rspb featherdetail sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond7100 cahffinch http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8712563453/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8712563453/" title="Mummy Said &quot;I Shoudn't Chase Flies&quot;"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8712563453_0d34ac54fa_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Mummy Said &quot;I Shoudn't Chase Flies&quot;" /></a></p> <p>Lovely little Canadian Goose chick taken yesterday (Sun) at RSPB Old Moor near Barnsley.</p> Mon, 06 May 2013 01:11:43 -0700 2013-05-05T10:32:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8712563453 Mummy Said "I Shoudn't Chase Flies" <p>Lovely little Canadian Goose chick taken yesterday (Sun) at RSPB Old Moor near Barnsley.</p> Osgoldcross Photography history nature water grass yellow insect fly wings nikon raw natural legs beak young bank goose chick tiny learning flies canadiangoose delicate stubby inquisitive hatchling rspb sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8709645045/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8709645045/" title="Male Bullfinch"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8138/8709645045_6dd7e5bf56_m.jpg" width="240" height="154" alt="Male Bullfinch" /></a></p> <p>The male is unmistakable with his bright pinkish-red breast and cheeks, grey back, black cap and tail, and bright white rump. The flash of the rump in flight and the sad call note are usually the first signs of bullfinches being present. They feed voraciously on the buds of various trees in spring and were once a 'pest' of fruit crops.</p> Sun, 05 May 2013 07:29:59 -0700 2013-05-05T08:41:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8709645045 Male Bullfinch <p>The male is unmistakable with his bright pinkish-red breast and cheeks, grey back, black cap and tail, and bright white rump. The flash of the rump in flight and the sad call note are usually the first signs of bullfinches being present. They feed voraciously on the buds of various trees in spring and were once a 'pest' of fruit crops.</p> Osgoldcross Photography tree male nature fruit fly flying spring nikon raw bright beak feathers rump naturalhistory foliage finch perch species perched bullfinch avian rspb sigma150500mm rspboldmoor nikond7100 pinkishredbreast http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8705986219/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8705986219/" title="Squirrel Monkey"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8260/8705986219_f3c527170a_m.jpg" width="240" height="177" alt="Squirrel Monkey" /></a></p> <p>The squirrel monkeys are the New World monkeys of the genus Saimiri. They are the only genus in the subfamily Saimirinae. The name of the genus Saimiri is of Tupi origin (sai-mirim or gai-mbirin &lt; sai 'monkey' and mirim 'small'), and was also used as an English name by early researchers.<br /> <br /> Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America in the canopy layer. Most species have parapatric or allopatric ranges in the Amazon, while S. oerstedii is found disjunctly in Costa Rica and Panama.<br /> <br /> The common squirrel monkey is captured for the pet trade and for medical research but it is not threatened. Two squirrel monkey species are threatened: the Central American squirrel monkey and the black squirrel monkey are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.</p> Sat, 04 May 2013 02:17:06 -0700 2013-05-01T13:47:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8705986219 Squirrel Monkey <p>The squirrel monkeys are the New World monkeys of the genus Saimiri. They are the only genus in the subfamily Saimirinae. The name of the genus Saimiri is of Tupi origin (sai-mirim or gai-mbirin &lt; sai 'monkey' and mirim 'small'), and was also used as an English name by early researchers.<br /> <br /> Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America in the canopy layer. Most species have parapatric or allopatric ranges in the Amazon, while S. oerstedii is found disjunctly in Costa Rica and Panama.<br /> <br /> The common squirrel monkey is captured for the pet trade and for medical research but it is not threatened. Two squirrel monkey species are threatened: the Central American squirrel monkey and the black squirrel monkey are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.</p> Osgoldcross Photography orange brown white tree feet animal fur monkey eyes hands nikon raw cut wildlife naturalhistory sai squirrelmonkey tupi saimiri saimirinae sigma150500mm nikond7100 http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8704162493/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kevinwakelam/">Osgoldcross Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwakelam/8704162493/" title="Springtime In Lakeland"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8704162493_296d4184c7_m.jpg" width="240" height="124" alt="Springtime In Lakeland" /></a></p> <p>View from Derwentwater looking towards Catbells, Maiden Moor and Castle Crag.</p> Fri, 03 May 2013 09:07:50 -0700 2013-05-02T11:44:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Osgoldcross Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8704162493 Springtime In Lakeland <p>View from Derwentwater looking towards Catbells, Maiden Moor and Castle Crag.</p> Osgoldcross Photography trees sky sun lake mountains water clouds landscape island boat spring nikon raw waves lakes lakedistrict sunny hills cumbria boating derwentwater ripples breezy springtime catbells castlecrag sigma1020mm maidenmoor nikond7100