Two new feeder birds

Here's a couple of shots taken in the garden (Mies, Switzerland) during December 2018 and early 2019.  All photos were taken with the Canon 1DX Mkii and 600 mm f/1.4 + 1.4 extender, and all were taken while hiding under a Lenscoat portable hide - as always, causing much amusement to my wife!

First up, and what's become a regular visitor, is Great-spotted Woodpecker. There are two that often come together - hoping they may be tempted to nest!! This was a rather gloomy day: 1/800 at f/6.3 and ISO1600.

Great-spotted Woodpecker, Mies, Switzerland

As the light faded, I needed to push the ISO to 6400...

Great-spotted Woodpecker, Mies, Switzerland

On this occasion there was some light falling snow, so shutter speed of 1/50th gives the streaked effect.

Great-spotted Woodpecker, Mies, Switzerland

And second is Eurasian Jay - absolute trouble maker around the feeders, harassing the other birds. There's plenty of food, but somehow it tastes better when stolen from another bird!!

Eurasian Jay, Mies, Switzerland