Monday, 8 February 2010

Tehidy Woods and St.Clements

On Friday we went to Tehidy Park for the female Scaup. Things are very quiet at the moment.


























































On Saturday afternoon we visited St. Clements for the Cattle Egrets, and although they
could be seen up in the top field, they were too far away to photograph.
This unexpected Water Rail was creeping around the edge of the pool, but stayed in the
shadows after being scared off by some hippy sort with her dogs, who had to finish
rolling her fag before she would call them out of the water.
That last statement makes me sound old, as I was a hippy, did use to smoke and we
have always had dogs. Sue






































This was me, still practising the flight shots! SUE
The first Little Egret didn't realise that the spot was already occupied when
he tried to land. The second wasn't going to share so they fought for possession.
Not sure which one won.
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19 comments:

  1. Arthur8 February 2010 at 20:43

    Hello John, marvelous detail in the Robin picture, only you could achieve that kind of quality from a Coolpix P6000 - truly amazing!

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  2. Mark Whittaker8 February 2010 at 21:12

    I agree .. Top quality

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  3. Elaine8 February 2010 at 21:19

    I love the shot of the Robin, and the series on the Swan preening its feathers are supurb!

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  4. Anonymous8 February 2010 at 21:43

    Brilliant images John that Robin shot is superb

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  5. Chris8 February 2010 at 22:18

    Beautiful images you got again... I love the females scaup and the robin shots, they are perfect. I have to say that I love your banner too... It is gorgeous ;-)

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  6. Angie Moore8 February 2010 at 22:23

    Great post again J & S. Lovely images, especially the third M Swan. The windswept Robin however is fabulous.

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  7. Monts9 February 2010 at 06:41

    Hi John & Sue great shots again as usual, yes that Scaup is a nice bird but must agree with everyone else that Robin takes the biscuit. Sue those flight shots are looking good.Catch up with you both soon.

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  8. Montanagirl9 February 2010 at 18:40

    The Robin shot is just so good. Love the Swan photos as well. They are all very nice. Good work as usual.

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  9. Perranlady9 February 2010 at 20:21

    Lovely shots of the birds around our old stomping ground on the Tresillian River - don't miss the house - do miss the birds Sue

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  10. Anonymous9 February 2010 at 21:55

    Robin is a beauty! There is something very "handbags" about the egret fight!
    Great shots as ever - one minor gripe though - I wish you posted more!

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  11. Terence Ang10 February 2010 at 12:46

    Nice swan photo

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  12. Unknown10 February 2010 at 20:25

    Top bombing by the digiscope King. That Robin shot is superb. The Swans with the dark background are well executed and like Stuart says the Egret fight is a little comical.

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  13. Bobbster10 February 2010 at 21:20

    Great images John and Sue, must echo comments on the Robin its a great shot.

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  14. Rachel12 February 2010 at 17:53

    if your going for the grebe its out pass the board walk area

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  15. ShySongbird12 February 2010 at 19:23

    Fantastic photos! I particularly loved the Robin and the ones of the Swan preening, great stuff! :)

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  16. holdingmoments14 February 2010 at 18:26

    Lovely selection of shots. Especially like the preening swan.

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  17. Kelly14 February 2010 at 18:29

    Lovely, lovely captures! I especially love that robin with the rumpled feathers! The swans, of course, are so elegant...

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  18. FAB16 February 2010 at 21:05

    Hi John & Sue. Just catching up...Love the preening Swan and of course the dancing Egrets.

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  19. ksdoolittle26 February 2010 at 16:13

    Am so enjoying your beautiful photography! Am glad to have a few extra moments while warming by the fire to peruse your archived posts. Just amazing! ~ks

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