Sunday 3 January 2010

A weeks birding.

We haven't done much birding since getting back from Gambia, but here are some shots taken over the last week or so, Mostly from St.Clements, Hayle and Marazion. Is this Warbler a Chiffchaff? It's not a very good image but the underparts and throat were very white, not at all buffish. Seems a lot of white for a Chiffy.







These 2 Buzzards were hunting together at St. Gothian Sands. Not sure if they are a pair or
an adult with a young one.

Included this shot of the Moon just because I like it. Sue

22 comments:

  1. Dark legs, here in winter - Chiff it is! Like the Stonechat - lovely shot.

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  2. That is a wonderful collection, especially the Greenshank and the male Kestrel.

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  3. Gambia, you name dropping again!!! Nice set of images good to see you out and about again.

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  4. John/sue - I think the Buzzards are 1 x ad with 1 x juv/sub-adult. Note there is no yellow in the bill of the sub-adult/juv as well as all the white.

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  5. Well first, a bit late, but happy new year.
    Well not much birding but at least quite a good number of nice pictures.. I love the kingfisher one and the avocet, but all of them are really good. You started the year very well.

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  6. Lovely shots J & S. Love the Moon shot Sue. No idea with the Warbler/CC John!! Happy New Year to you both x

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  7. Cracking set of images you always post a fine selection of photo's.
    Sam

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  8. Hi John and Sue - Love the moon!! Stunning shot!! Well done, and I am looking forward to more great shots this year.

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  9. Little Egret is a great shot that appeals to me. Great work from the pair of you.

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  10. I loved the photos. Especially the kingfisher !
    I never had the chance to see one, only in photos.
    Thank´s you guys ;)

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  11. I like the moon shot, too. It is spectacular! You have a nice variety of bird shots, all of them beautiful, but I especially like the kestrel shot.

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  12. Beautiful shots. I especially like the Egret and Kestrel shots. We have a similar egret here called the Snowy Egret.

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  13. Great images of some great species. Well done, John & Sue.

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  14. Great post folks with a fine selection of images, like the Kingfisher and the Moon great shots.

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  15. Great shots to start the new year. A beautiful selection.

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  16. Great shots John/Sue! I especially like the Little Egret, Stonechat and Kingfisher. Keep up the good work.

    Greg

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  17. They are fabulous pictures! I congratulate you for this wonderful collection of birds. A greeting from Spain!

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  18. Very nice photos. You are are a talented photographer.

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  19. Nice buzzard and kestrel photo.

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  20. Love the Egret guys.
    Cab't see anything on the warbler that says it's not a Chiff chaff.

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  21. You have some superb picture there! Are they mainly digiscoped?

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