Autumn isn’t here until………..the Daurian Redstarts appear in the garden. They seem laggards this year. The Blackbirds have been around for a while – 4 of them piping away like a school ref trying to blow the pea out of his whistle. The Olive-backed Pipits are here. Dusky Warbler? Present sir! Dusky Warbler…… Don’t do that. Flycatcher…. Asian Brown? Yes, sir! Redstart, Daurian? Where is Redstart? Is he sick?
And then bursting in rather late comes Redstart D. I’m sorry I’m late sir but I’ve got an excuse. The dog ate my homework but Matron has given me a note, sir!
See me after class, Redstart!
To prove that Redstart D has arrived here he is in all his (distant) finery.
And if you think that’s short changing you a bit, well last year he was nearer the front of the class.
His sister is at the girl’s college. Miss Redstart!! Legs………. together please!
All downhill from here 
chuckles…
I am enchanted by the soft colour gradations on Mrs Redstart’s frontage.
She is a fashion icon in her own right, I think. But stays away from the cat walk.
Those are nice lookin’ birds, Andrew. I wish I could “like” these features but every time I try, it demands a log-in.
Worry not, Eb. I appreciate the thought.
Wow. I’d most certainly have the third one printed. Not too large. Genius would be if you could make the subject actual size… Truly, a lovely, peaceful shot.
Lovely lovelies, Andrew.
Lovely complementary colours background and foreground,
Hope you are getting some last memorable shots of the birds that help make up your blog. You and Mrs H. will be moving soon or maybe not so soon?
Those guys are cuties.
Just like the photographer. 😁😁
Are you an Aries?
Taurus.
“Redstart, D.” has regressed since last year, it seems. More discipline required !
John, since the garden was ‘tidied up’ the birds are fewer and more distant as they have less cover. I knew it would happen. I’m left with ‘boundary’ shots now.
Excellent images of your lovely visitors!
Audible awesome expressions from me, as always. Tremendous shots.
Excellent photos! I find it challenging to capture them on film as they are always ” so busy.” Beautiful!
Oh, LOVELY, Andrew !
Great captures, but in my view the third is best.