The colour is so intense even on the paler females and they are around for such a small window as they are eating the buds off my apple and pear trees.
Recently I have significantly reduced the size of all my birds and the photo show that difference effectively. This latest iteration are even smaller and with the new spiky feet are even birdier I feel.
There is a calm joy in slow stitching the plumage. Listening to music and simply enjoying the gentle movements. The blackthorn is out, they cherries are in bud with the fruit coming a little later. I will hopefully see these colourful characters in the upcoming month, fingers crossed xx
