Lots of regulars in the garden and at this time of year there is one which really catches your eye. I couldn't resist the opportunity to get both male (top) and female lesser redpoll. The male is always colourful, but during the breeding season he really stands out.
A somewhat less welcome, but just as frequent visitor is one of the Sparrowhawks who use our patch as a bistro. Both male and female are regulars but rarely do we get the opportunity for such amazing pictures. Here she is having just bagged herself a starling (which was still alive as I took these pictures)
