Moonset

[puddleshark]

Had planned to get up early for another expedition down to the coast, but the roads were very icy first thing. Decided I was not brave enough to go far afield, so instead took a sunrise / moonset walk through the forest.




Picked a cautious way along sandy forest paths frozen hard, slippery in places.


But the wider gravel tracks were less treacherous.



Coal-tits were singing in the pinetops in the bright January sunlight. Met a flock of Crossbills - distinctive red colouring, thick beak, forked tail - feeding in the trees beside the paths.


Tiny distant Crossbills. Of course, I had the wrong lens on the camera for bird shots. Start the year as I mean to go on...

Comments

[soemand]

When I see some of your posts I’m reminded of Vashti Bunyan’s song “where I like to stand” — an artist I only recently discovered.

[puddleshark]

I hadn't come across Vashti Bunyan before - thank you. Wow. What a stunningly beautiful voice.

[soemand]

Agreed. If you read up on her history, you’ll recognize the epic 1970s fail of her album not doing better. After a few moments of listening to diamond days, bought the mp3s.

[anna_earwen]

Perfect lens for landscapes, though! Beautiful, as always.

[puddleshark]

Thank you!

The light was fabulous yesterday. I will try not to care if the rest of January is gloomy. What a start to the year!

[asakiyume]

Beautiful, beautiful moon.

[puddleshark]

We may not see the moon often in winter, but when we do... Oh, my!

[changeling72]

Was that the fabled Wolf Moon?

I didn't even know crossbills lived down here. I would love to see them!

[puddleshark]

Yes, that was the Wolf Moon. I didn't have the right lens on the camera for a close-up, so it is a very small Supermoon... 😊

Crossbills are very nomadic. You never know where or when you will come across a flock, but it's always a joy to see them.