Sparrows a family of small passerine birds, also known as true sparrows, Old World sparrows, also used for a particular genus of the family, a distinct relative of the American sparrows, sparrows are among the most familiar of all wild birds, many species nest on buildings, the Eurasian tree sparrow, in particular, inhabit cities in large numbers  and scavenge for food around like gulls, rock, doves will happily eat virtually anything in small quantities.A breeding pair capture at the foothills of the Strandja mountians Bulgaria rural village of Malomirovo 

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Bulgaria. Winter, spring and autumn migration just about any time of the year.

I visit my Bulgarian cottage a few times a year to explore new locations and build up my image collection and add photographs to my fine art print collection.

Exploring the spectacular spring migration along the Black Sea coast, thousands of pelicans return to breed on lake Vaya each year.

Bulgaria is located along the South Eastern corner of the European Union, one of the gates into Europe along the Balkan and the Eastern Europe 

Streams of soaring birds in Bulgaria estimates around 734 000 in spring.

A wildlife paradise for the photographer  on a budget with over 400 recorded birds it’s the ideal location to stock up and build your library flying with Wizzair low season for around 60 pounds return, hotels between 10 pounds a night light lunch 3 pounds evening meal 5 pounds with a drink, public transport is cheap. 

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an image just calling out to be recorded cystal clear water display a wonderful reflection on this iconic farmland game bird, grass, rocks and different colours all add to this photograph Rutland Nature Reserve Oakham. The visitor center located just a few yards away from were the picture was taken great hot chocolate to be enjoyed as you click away my granddaughter loves this location just getting into nature and photography it is idea for her to see birds close enough for her to capture with her Nikon J2 camera a small and light with good focal range for a 9 year old to use handheld. Nikon D4 Nikon 80 400 lens ISO 800 500 second F 6.7 manual white balance. 

Converting colour image files to black and white will often boost their impact dramatically classic shots of icon animals particularly with wildlife shots. Black-and-white images if capture correctly, the photograph is conveying a lot more emotion and a deeper meaning. Subtracting colour from the photograph the artist or viewer is forced to look deeper and to add his own emotion to the images. Wildlife photography doesn't always need to be colourful

Peanuts are also popular to mix in suet for winter feed .

During the cold spell peanuts are a high calorie, fat-rich nut that appeals to many backyard birds , including jays, titmice, nuthatches and chickadees. Because the nuts don't freeze, they are perfect for winter feeding , whether you offer whole or shelled peanuts. 

Common winter birds  include finches, sparrows, titmice, jays, woodpeckers, chickadees and cardinals, though there are always other birds  that may appear at full, enticing feeders. Birders in northern regions may have pine grosbeaks, evening grosbeaks and red crossbills visit their feeders in winter .

As blizzards are batter the UK, UK armed forces are drafted in to help relief efforts warning that extreme snow as storm Emma wild bird battle survival. Keeping bird tables, feeders, and water supplies free of snow and ice.

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