Bathed in golden light

Reed bunting at sunset. Local irrigation pond
Simon left at lunchtime; he's been here since Monday and is visiting Helen in Bristol tomorrow after an overnight in Manchester. Next time I see both of them will be Christmas - can't wait.
Meant to get decent photos of Helen (last weekend) and Simon (this week (but forgot / other events overtook us - a job for Christmas.

Had a quiet afternoon in the hide and local area. Lots more shots of long-tailed tits and finishing with this lucky shot of a pensive reed bunting.
canon 5d; 40mm; iso500; f/5.6; 1/800"