THE END OF FEBRUARY IMAGES

Another week has gone by, and it's already the end of February. How many times have you heard the common phrase"Time Flies"?  Oh how true this is, as now my perception of time has speeded up to a degree that it's beyond my comprehension. I try to make each second count, but time eludes me. It's Wednesday, and once again  it's time for "Wild Bird Wednesday," a meme I really enjoy visiting. It's a chance to share some wild birds, and see others from around the world. This week I'm also including some photos I took of other creatures, and plants,...I usually do that anyway!:=)) Ha ha, I have just realised that I'm ahead of time, as it's only Tuesday!

 

Two captures of the Coal Tit. Normally it's the first bird to arrive on  my balcony in the morning, and the robin is the last to leave in the evening.

The Chaffinch.

The Geenfinch

The Red Squirrel on it's way to my balcony. He saw me, and stopped. Is it just me, or do I detect a "What shall I do now" expression!

The Rock-Bunting  Emberiza  cia.

An early morning visitor, picking up the newly sown grass seed.

Mimosa appears in February. It's bright yellow blooms illuminate the forest on the mountainside and pollinators love them, and so do I.  

The Eurasian Jay.

A few more studies...

Of this shy and secretive bird

Which I am privileged to see on my balcony.

This sparkly iridescent beetle caught my attention.

A large Ocellated Lizard visited my bedroom balcony last week.

Although these images are out of focus and rather dark, I wanted to show you that the little Fire-crest came for something to eat.

I waited some considerable time to get a frontal view.

At last it turned, and I was able to capture a side view.

 I took this photo last year, and am still confused as to why its feathers are of a different hue to it's usual grey and black colouring.

A tiny grasshopper.

On another occasion the Fire-crest appeared just as I was about to close the wooden shutters, so with poor light, but much excitement I captured it again, as it moved around between the plant pots.

The Greenfinch in bright sunlight.

 

A sleeping fox, that I photographed last year on the property. I took a different route which is hardly ever used, on my way to the pond,  I guess that the fox felt safe to take a nap in such a secluded area. 

A rotund Robin Redbreast.

 Getting a decent pose, is worth waiting for.