Saturday, 3 October 2009

'Shear' Luck

Myself and my brother Chris paid a visit to St.Gothian Sands yesterday and a woman approached us, carrying this Manx Shearwater, which had landed exhausted at her feet.
She didn't know what it was and said she was taking it to the RSPCA.
The Kestrel was also taken at Gothian.






The rest were taken at Marazion.
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21 comments:

  1. Sam and Lisa3 October 2009 at 19:16

    Superb, you have got to be in the right place at the right time. Thanks for shearing.
    Sam

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  2. Bob Bushell3 October 2009 at 19:20

    What a lucky day you've had, Beautiful pictures too.

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  3. Chris3 October 2009 at 19:29

    Wow first what a luck to see a shearwater like this!! I've only seen them with binocular!! Far, far away!!! And then the kestrel and stonechat pictures are awesome... Pure beauties both of them! I've seen the stonechat in France for the first time this summer.. Can you imagine?
    Have a nice week end.

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  4. Angie Moore3 October 2009 at 20:14

    That brought a tear to my eye :-) I can't think of anyone more perfect for someone to approach in a situation like that. Lovely pictures guys. Great to see the close ups.

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  5. holdingmoments3 October 2009 at 20:28

    What a superb set of pictures. That first Kestrel, and the Stonechat are outstanding.
    Hope the Manx Shearwater makes a speedy recovery. A real beauty.

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  6. Wilma3 October 2009 at 20:51

    Even more beautiful up close.

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  7. Anonymous3 October 2009 at 20:56

    Great Pictures John your timing was to perfection.

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  8. Unknown3 October 2009 at 20:59

    Hi John.
    Fantastic set of photographs. I agree you do need luck but it takes a lot of skill to aquire it.Agree with Keith...the Kestrel and Stonechat are excellent .

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  9. Kerri Farley4 October 2009 at 00:44

    These are fantastic! WOW!

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  10. sweetbay4 October 2009 at 02:08

    Super captures as always. I especially love the Kestrel and Egret shots.

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  11. Richard4 October 2009 at 09:16

    I read that a Manx shearwater had lived at least 55 years. Long life, i guess.

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  12. Bobbster4 October 2009 at 10:20

    Top quality here and a great result all round. Big well done on recording some stunning pictures of events.

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  13. Anonymous4 October 2009 at 14:35

    Lucky, indeed. It`s not that often you get to see a Manxie in the hand.

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  14. JRandSue5 October 2009 at 20:28

    Thank you very much for your kind remarks,one and all.
    John.

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  15. Madibirder5 October 2009 at 23:48

    Hi John,
    Superb set of pictures. Love the Kestrel on the ledge.
    Well done

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  16. Elaine6 October 2009 at 07:17

    Love the egret shot!

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  17. ShySongbird6 October 2009 at 13:11

    I do hope the Manx Shearwater survives although I suppose we will never know! I love the Stonechat (gorgeous photo) and the Rock Pipit.

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  18. Monts6 October 2009 at 18:54

    Hi John and Sue Looks like you had a great weekend again, lovely post and great images and what a turnup with the Manx. Had a similar thing about 3 years ago, arrived at work one morning and the night shift boys were waiting for me with a shoe box, and inside was a Storm Petrel that had been blown inland and into the building during a gale. After a check up at the vets it was declared fit and released at Portreath.

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  19. Creative Cards7 October 2009 at 01:53

    Wow what luck indeed wonderful :) Seems you had a wonderful day and you captured some wonderful shots.

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  20. Appalachian Lady8 October 2009 at 20:34

    Great photos--how lucky you are to see these great birds. Sounds like a great day.

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  21. Kelly13 October 2009 at 20:36

    You have some spectacular shots here. The kestrel on the lichen-crusted brick wall is stunning. When I enlarged it, I just fell in love with that head-on shot.

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