Nikon D7200, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6

f/6.3, ISO 200, 1/800s 480mm

I took this one in late November 2019 at Rutland nature reserve on a chilly and almost cloudless day. It was late afternoon and a flock of goldfinches had come to feed on the teasels, which seem to be their favourite food. At that time of year the sun was already getting low and the light was beautiful. The goldfinch in the warm light with the dying, yellowing reeds in the background all seemed to come together.