Ratel's photos #288 Forest Birds-226

The lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca)

Another meeting with this interesting bird.
But this time, she was a little away from the shore and open space. She explored the low bushes growing near the birch trees.
I was surprised that she was not looking for insects, it seems she was eating the young buds of the trees! Of course, I could be mistaken, and she eats not the buds but eats small insects like aphids. However, in encyclopedias write that in addition to insects, she can eat the berries.

See how she pecks young buds and moves along thin branches.

Hearing the camera clicks, she looked very displeased at me :)
In fact, the bird is quite shy, but during the meal you can carefully get closer to her.

• Nikon D5200
• Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

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