I have blue tits, a chaffinch, and a fluffy young wagtail - all of those being more skittish and took greater effort merely to get in-focus shots. Will probably process them tomorrow and see if any turn out ok.

It's near where I grew up - was out for a walk along the canal last week, which is fortunately devoid of Lycra-clad nuts, only the occasional dog walkers and casual cyclists.

Part of me wants to learn a bit about bird behaviour and habitats to take better pictures, but at the same time I'm kinda happy just wandering along and seeing what I find.

Insects can require a lot more patience, harder to get sharp and composed, but at least when they're disturbed they'll land nearby and/or return a few moments later.