Ragged Robin at Hem Heath

No, not the wild flower but a Robin!

Initial view of the robin on a pile of logs and brash

I am the first to admit that I am not a wildlife photographer, nor do I know the names of birds, plants and animals. But this was an opportunity not to be missed.

We were walking through the woods at Hem Heath (managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust) when we came across this robin – I am told that it is a juvenile, not an adult. We stopped and I got my modest telephoto zoom out and managed to get the above shot. I then crept slowly along the path taking photos (hand held) as I got closer. The following photos are crops as my lens is not that powerful, nor could I get very close. I am quite pleased with the results though – experts may disagree!:

Getting closer to the robin. The background is changing as I walk alng the path
This view is good enough to see detail in the feathers
The robin is looking in the opposite direction and then flew off

This does show how good the image stabilisation is in modern cameras and lenses even though my hands are not the steadiest!

Author: Paul L.G. Morris

I am an amateur photographer whose photography is mostly of gardens, nature and the rural environment. My specialities are close-ups, panoramic views, or a combination of both that I call 'Nearscapes'. I work mostly for my own interest having closed my business PM Studios Ltd.