Saturday 11 December 2010

Odds and Ends

Just a few images from the past few days, haven't really done much birding.
This Robin kept me company when I was waiting for a Kingfisher. It didn't show.




I've never seen a Duck trying to swallow a Frog, which he did after a struggle.



11 comments:

  1. I've never seen a duck eating a frog either; strange.
    Those Robin shots are brilliant. Such great little characters.

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  2. Great work John, your definatly a bit of a guru with the scope!!

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  3. Nice shots as always John. A couple of years ago I watched a Mallard swallow a large frog in our garden pond. I understood that the ducks sometimes eat them before breeding to increase calcium intake for eggshell production. Probably a load of tosh, especially since yours is clearly a drake, back to the drawing board.....

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  4. I've never seen a duck eat a frog either! Nice images as always.

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  5. Great collection John. You have taken to baiting up the scope while hiding in the bushes. Innovation at its best!

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  6. Hi John, the Robin shots are brilliant, a great selection of images.
    Sam

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  7. Wonderful series! I guess ducks like frogs' legs too. Gulp! Sweet little robin. Always a delight to view your blog!

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  8. Super shots John. Love the friendly Robin ... never one to pass up a free meal!
    Not sure I've seen Greenshank in fast flowing water before.

    Can you e-mail me with details of you digi set up please? Cheers FAB.

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  9. Thank you one and all for your comments,Frank i will Email you in the next couple of days.
    John

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  10. Fabulous shots. The Robin is cute! I received some pictures from a member today hand feeding a Robin. I get close, but never that close!

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