a free car-park pass to save us having to explain that we are not visiting the 'attraction!'. To be fair they don't usually charge us but no-one has ever mentioned this free pass before.
I think all local birders (Simon) should go and get one, rather than paying to park there.
We were hoping for better views of the Wryneck today but didn't see it although we know some others did, and along with most of the other birders, we couldn't find the Rustic Bunting.
We did see the Melodious Warbler but it was so difficult to get a shot, it stayed in the middle
of the bushes most of the time.
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Took this Starling because I think they very under-rated, love the colours on this one.
The rest are from Stithians Reservoir.
This poor Gull looks like he has a hole in the lower bill (from a fishing hook,maybe), and his tongue appears to be hanging through it. Thought the duck was a Wigeon at first but the
green flash on the wing makes me think it may be a cross with a Teal.
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Have tried twice for the Wood Sandpiper but each time it kept its distance. May try again
over the week-end. John
It is sad to see injured animals and I just went through a sad experience not that long ago with a squirrel. I enjoyed my first visit here and liked, very much, your photographs.
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Brilliant pic's John, We will have to get a Pass for lands end.
ReplyDeleteLike the shot of the Little Grebe with the fish, and also agree the Starling is underated this bird has a wonderful plumage in the right lighting conditions. Another varied selection keep up the good work. Good news on the pass my RNID has the same result.
ReplyDeleteDitto on the Starling John. They look gorgeous with the sunlight on them. Love the Little Grebe shots the best.
ReplyDeleteExcellent series, John! Love the Cormorant and Starling shots. Those Starlings really are beautiful in the sunlight.
ReplyDeleteAgreed .. Really nice series of shots.
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ReplyDeleteA magnificent set of shots there again. I love the little grebe ones! I have never seen them and would like to do that one day... Some wigeon are still in Iceland at the moment as well as some herons! I hope to get them into the box one day!
Cracking set again. Love that Little Grebe with the fish.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the Melodious Warbler John despite it's location.
ReplyDeleteWarblers sure make it difficult to be photographed!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection again from the top Digiscoper.
ReplyDelete...you have a wonderful series of birds here. I love the tit hanging off the tree and the cormorant with his wings drying in the breeze. What a beautiful name for a bird...Melodius Warbler! I don't see it very often on blogs, so it must be a special bird.
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ReplyDeleteI see I do not have to answer your question , as you have it up and running. Great post again by the way. Hope to catch up with you over the weekend for some great rareites.PS keep this quiet but I think Royston had to have a nap in the car on Sunday, could not stand the pace.
A wonderful set of photos, all of them lovely and I particularly liked the Little Grebe with the fish!
ReplyDeleteFirst time to visit your blog--great photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody for your great comments,the Little Grebe is my favourite to.
ReplyDeleteJohn.
Bonsoir je découvre votre blog et là superbe ces oiseaux ces canards qui font une belle nature. Bravo
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