Friday 1 May 2009

Romania 2009

Got back from Romania on Tuesday. John picked up some kind of virus (not Swine flu), he soldiered on till the end but has now been signed off work, so that took the shine off our Hols a little. I had real trouble with the camera so most of these shots are Johns. We would never have believed how difficult it is to get a shot of a Wallcreeper, so these are really only record shots. Had great views though and It was a lifer for us.


















The Black Woodpecker wasn't much easier than the Wallcreeper.

13 comments:

  1. What a wonderful variety of birds you saw. I have never even heard of such a thing as a Wall Creeper. The in-flight one you got of him. Very nice series of photos.

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  2. how the hell is that heron going to eat that pike, its enormous ! ! !

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  3. Well from the photos it seems you had a good trip despite John picking up a 'bug'. Similar birds to my trips to Bulgaria, including Wallcreeper (but I didn't get any pics!)

    Hope you get well very soon. Cheers Frank.

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  4. John - You started this blog with one of my top 3 wanted lifers aka Painted Snipe. You've now added a second of my top three- Wallcreeper. The missing one is Spoonbilled Sandpiper. Away you go....

    Excellant pictures from what looks to be a very enjoyable holiday.

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  5. Some fantastic images, as always. Get well soon John.

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  6. Great shots John. Love the Green Woodpecker. Hope you are back on form soon.

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  7. What a wonderful selection of birds you had. And well done on the Wallcreeper. Interesting to see familiar and different birds.

    Sorry you were unwell John and hope you're better now.

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  8. Lost for words "Flaming Fantastic" some stunning shots of a great selection of wildlife. Hope you feel better soon
    PS Did you hire the horse and cart?

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  10. Thanks everyone for your comments, starting to feel better know.
    Simon, not sure where you see Spoonbilled Sandpiper but we are thinking of China next year so who knows.
    We haven't touched the colours on the Horse and Cart, aren't they brilliant.

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  11. Thank you for sharing your photos of the trip to Romania looks like you had a great time realy good photography. John I hope you feel better soon.

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  12. What a great selection, and beautifully photographed. Quite a few there I've never seen before.
    I should get out more :)

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  13. So many different birds I've never seen before! A beautiful treat for my eyes!!

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