I think this is first time...

... I have managed to photograph a bullfinch, sitting in full view on a branch ready to be photographed. What's more, I took a few shots from which to choose. And - in none of the shots was he wearing a face mask!

The shot was taken at Harlow Carr Gardens, where the rain stopped as I arrived and managed to stay away until I was leaving. So I also managed some autumnal colour shots - one of which is included as my extra.