Feed me, Mama!!!

Krys Bailey

Feed me, Mama!!!

I am sooooo pleased that I planted this Crab Apple tree nearly 20 years ago when we moved into our (then) brand new home. The tree has grown up to provide a wonderful haven for all our garden birds, large and small alike – winter and summer. Today it was full of fledgling birds – starlings, blackbirds, sparrows, (even a squirrel!) and cuties like this Great Tit (parus major) – all waiting, preening, dozing (hard life being a baby bird) and begging for food! Wish I could share it all with you but this one guy will have to serve as the ambassador for the cause! Difficult to get shots now the leaves are on the trees, but this one obliged!

Canon EOS 50D with Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L

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Feed me, Mama!!! by Krys Bailey
Feed me, Mama!!! by Krys Bailey
  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    excellent shot!! love the detail and lighting on this guy, and enjoy, but watch out for the dang cats! grrrrrrr

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Chris! Yeah cats are a pain – when we had a cat, we used to tell her to go out in the garden and get frightened by the birds. Now we get the odd cat visitor and I have a water pistol ready to attack! I’d nuke the so’n’sos if I got my way, or better still set my killer bunnies on them! ;o)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A wonderful capture – beautiful!!!!

  • Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations

    Deborah H. Ben...

    A beautiful capture!!!

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    What a fantastic shot of this little beauty!!! Really terrific work as always Krys!!!

  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    i heard if you put lemon juice in the water, this will help keep them away, havent tried it yet tho

  • Krys Bailey replied

    But how do you get them to drink the water??? I know Merrie Old England is an island, but we’re 6 miles from the open sea here… ;o)))

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    What a gorgeous image Krys, just love that pose with the begging beak open and awaiting the next meal, as always, colours and details are top notch, very well done,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Rod! I tried really hard to get a snap of mama with the babies, but they always got obscured by leaves or deep shade and the feeding is all over in a microsecond! :o)

  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    you put in the watergun :)
    they say, they dont like the lemon juice as they clean their coats, hence this should stop them from going around your place

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Duh!!!! I need to get a brain!!! Thanks for the explanation, Chris! Now I just need to grow a lemon tree as well, rofl!!!! ;o)))

  • Keeli

    Keeli

    What a treat!!!! Isn’t it wonderful to be able to enjoy the worlds beauty right from your own yard!!!!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Keeli! Too right! We are blessed with birds, squirrels, frogs and even the odd hedgehog!!! My cameras never get much time off, rofl!!! ;o)))

  • Gabby87

    Gabby87

    So so so very cute and nice work too!!!
    =D

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    How sweet?! A perfect capture, Krys. xoxo

  • Stephie Butler

    Stephie Butler

    Stunning shot Krys…I’m in awe at the detail you capture…

    As a cat owner I can tell you they do not like Lemon juice ..lol… I have 5 of them, and they don’t go near the tree or bird table, but I do have 2 large catmint plants to keep them distracted, :D. They love getting their daily fix…..

  • AuntieBarbie

    AuntieBarbie

    Can you hear me now? I’m starving – feed me, feed me. Love the shot.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    You obviously speak birdie!!!!! Thanks a bunch! ;o)

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    wow..fantastic shot!

  • silverstrummer - David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    This is a beautiful shot and looks beautiful on a card. def. fav. – David

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks so much David! ;o)

  • P3T3

    P3T3

    Thats gorgeous…well captured.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Pete! Wish I could capture better that fluttering of the wings that these babies do to attract attention! ;o)

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Excellent shot Krys! What a cutie! Take care, Linda

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    oh my WOW :)))

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Oh my wow thank you, Tina! ;o)

  • Kristin N. Hamm

    Kristin N. Hamm

    Gorgeous capture!! : )

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams

    Brilliant capture and a beautiful fledgling..so pretty and an excellent capture Hun..Bravo.xxxxxxx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Cyn!!! How are you doing??? ;o) xxx

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wonderful image Krys, great capture

  • C J Hummel - Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    Wonderful shot and capture and technically perfect as I would expect from you.

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Gorgeous color and detail as always Krys.

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Love the image Krys. Great capture.

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    What a beautifully clear shot Krys!

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Krys this is absolutely stunning… well done

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Fantastic shot Krys.

  • Finobub

    Finobub

    lovely shot:)

  • Trudi's Images { On Hols ! }

    Trudi's Images...

    Beautiful close up Krys, looks like he is hungry !!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous picture, sorry about the late reply, still trying to catch up on here,dawnx

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks so much Dawn! You do not have to catch up with my pics!!! Honest! ;o) x

  • Bonnie T. Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    First class shot, Krys! Love that open beak! Excellent in every detail!

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    what a cutie pie – great shot, Krys…..

  • Jacky Parker

    Jacky Parker

    I love this time of year and this really sums up all that is beautiful about spring, new life! such a beautiful capture, superb detail as always, photography at it’s best! Krys :)

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW!! Wonderful shot!!

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thank you Brendan! Can’t get enough of these cuties! ;o)

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning krys

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely stunning. I love this little darllings. What a fantastic capture.

  • Krys Bailey replied

    Thanks Lyn! The baby birds have been a pleasure to watch this year! So many….. ;o)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fabulous capture!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is a fantastic capture,

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