On the way back up from Nanquidno Valley we were hijacked by these cows across the road.
It was ages before they got out of the way.
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Spoonbill at Marazion
Sue had to work on Saturday and I worked this morning so it was around one before we got out and our first port of call was Marazion Marsh for the Spoonbill. With mist rolling in we then set off to Nanquidno for the Snow Bunting. Sue stayed in the car and at times you could hardly see 10 feet in front of you and then.....there it was. Snatched a couple of blurry shots with Sue's camera and then the battery went. By the time I'd gone back to the car for a spare, the Snow Bunting had gone, never to be seen again!! The Med. Gull was taken at Stithians.
On the way back up from Nanquidno Valley we were hijacked by these cows across the road.
On the way back up from Nanquidno Valley we were hijacked by these cows across the road.
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Nice shots of the Spoonbill, There must have been plenty of cameras at Marazion this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith,Sue missed out on Saturday and i had to work today.
ReplyDeleteWe got there late,but managed these few Images.
John.
Great close ups John. It was miserable and misty at Torpoint too. Brightened up in the afternoon though.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots of the spoonbill,you put mine to shame.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have to give up your secrets for macro photography. What gear do you use.
The spoonbill was certainly cooperative to show off its bill from different angles for you, John. The flash in the first cow's eyes make it look demented! Glad you finally got through.
ReplyDeletecheers,
Wilma
Great shots of the Spoonbill.
ReplyDeleteLovely spoonbill shots!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful spoonbill shots... Ive seen it only once, in Southern France, a long time ago!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Sam.
ReplyDeleteNext time we meet,remind me to pass on the Macro
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John.
Nice pics of the Spoonbill, John. They`re always asleep & distant, when they turn up, up here.
ReplyDeleteThe *Gunslinger* does it again. Well done John and Sue for support.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and thanks for following The Raven Foundation - I have just started a bird page too and you may want to check it out - postings are a bit irregular as I have so much to do, but here's the link:
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...I've a bit of catching up to do here! The shots of the spoonbills are beautiful. The photo where he's turned to look at you is my favorite. I've never seen a spoonbill's bill that close before. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the Spoonbill...I have never seen the likes of a bird like that before. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteThose Spoonbill pics are pretty cool, I haven't seen one for years alas......
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