冬の一息 winter’s respite

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72 thoughts on “冬の一息 winter’s respite”

    • Hello Matti,
      I’m very happy you enjoyed the first photo especially! As you see, it is a barn sparrow, the most “common” bird here. However they have refined beauty, and very adaptive to different environments. Therefore I admire their toughness 🙂 Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. Cute winter pictures ❤ I think it is a tree sparrow in the first image. His cap is brown. We have them too, but they are not that common. I love the pictures of birds in the reeds. It is not easy to take such picture. Beautiful. Have a happy and healthy 2021, Takami!

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    • Thank you dear Inese! Yes, it is a tree sparrow in the first image. They are the most “common” birds here. I feel they are so beautiful, and such details in their browns. This little fellow was trying to keep his balance in the reeds on a windy day 🙂

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  10. Another great series of photos, Takami 🙂 The first shot is a perfect reminder of the passing of the Winter Solstice and the hope of springtime ahead, simply fantastic. And for me the Kingfisher is such a majestic bird so it is a perfect feeling to end ’20 with and prepare us for ’21. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year of health and happiness. Take care ~

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  13. Such beautiful and gentle images Takami – and these days, winter or not, we all need all the respite we can get. Wishing you and yours a peaceful New Year and may the year ahead bring better times to us all.

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    • Hello Carol,
      Thank you so much for warm holiday wishes. I’m glad if our local birds could provide a bit of “respite” from the turbulence of our daily lives. I loved following your blog this year and look forward to continuing to so in the years to come! Wishing you and all your dear ones a safe and blessed new year.

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      • Thank you so much Takami – and I look forward to your lovely and gentle images of birds. I especially like the way you allow them to be contextualized by their environment in your photographs.
        Let’s look forward to further inspirational times in nature and I also send best wishes to you and yours for the New Year – keep safe and let’s hope reasons for optimism increase as the year progresses.

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  19. “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” – Quote by The Polar Express

    Have a wonderful Christmas and joyous days ahead with warm laughter. Take care.

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    • Thank you Mr. Hien! I do hope our local birds brought a smile to your face. And I appreciate your keen observation as always. May you and all your dear ones have a safe, healthy and happy new year. Thank you for your warm support throughout the years.

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  29. The tree sparrow is the less common of the two species of sparrow that can be found in Britain; they’re quite difficult to find, although there’s one place locally where we can usually see them. Kingfishers are also quite localised, and are a real treat when seen.

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