Spoonbill and Kingfisher

[sleipnerofasgard]

Bit of a distant shot and i was not expecting it to stick around another day but when i left it looked like it was settling in for another night so might still be around tomorrow at martin mere



the kingfisher sort of sneaked up on me,thought it was a bullfinch till it turned it's head and there was a branch waving around in front of him or her (isn't there always?) got 4 shots only 1 with any clear shot,unusual pose i think

[GME]

Nice. I was at Martin Mere yesterday and despite people saying the Spoonbill was around it didn't show when I was looking Spent a bit of time in the United Utilities hide but to no avail. Was the Kingfisher from there too?

[sleipnerofasgard]

Originally Posted by GME

Nice. I was at Martin Mere yesterday and despite people saying the Spoonbill was around it didn't show when I was looking Spent a bit of time in the United Utilities hide but to no avail. Was the Kingfisher from there too?

The kingfisher was nearby at mere sands wood,the spoonbill was there yesterday but according to the website was flushed by two walkers on a public footpath at woodend marsh,may well have hjappened before you got there

[big bill]

Nice set of pics well done like the Kingfisher

[demicav]

Good pics, I've never seen a Spoonbill.

[Meta menardi]

Before anyone else jumps in, I claim that name "Spoonbill and Kingfisher" as a working title for a whacky detective series, featuring a couple of birdwatchers whose observational skills make them ideal for catching rather bland murderers (more Rs in there than I expected) by dripping around with some binoculars, probably set near Minsmere. Spoonbill will be thoughtful and reflective, but sieve all the evidence really carefully, Kingfisher will dart to and fro, incisive, colourful and rather fey. I could go on. (what was that collective groan? any more of that and I will)

Oh how jolly.

But I do like the photos.

[sleipnerofasgard]

Originally Posted by Meta menardi

Before anyone else jumps in, I claim that name "Spoonbill and Kingfisher" as a working title for a whacky detective series, featuring a couple of birdwatchers whose observational skills make them ideal for catching rather bland murderers (more Rs in there than I expected) by dripping around with some binoculars, probably set near Minsmere. Spoonbill will be thoughtful and reflective, but sieve all the evidence really carefully, Kingfisher will dart to and fro, incisive, colourful and rather fey. I could go on. (what was that collective groan? any more of that and I will)

Oh how jolly.

But I do like the photos.

A Hit ,A Veritable Hit,Mention in Dispatches Please

[GME]

Originally Posted by sleipnerofasgard

The kingfisher was nearby at mere sands wood,the spoonbill was there yesterday but according to the website was flushed by two walkers on a public footpath at woodend marsh,may well have hjappened before you got there

Typical on the Spoonbill! I was there all day, but only went to spot it late on I thought the Kingfisher may have been at Mere Sands Wood - I was wearing my Kingfisher Mere Sands T-shirt whilst at Martin Mere I love it there. Best place I've seen Kingfishers at as well. Great photo, I'm yet to see them that close.

[sleipnerofasgard]

Originally Posted by GME

Typical on the Spoonbill! I was there all day, but only went to spot it late on I thought the Kingfisher may have been at Mere Sands Wood - I was wearing my Kingfisher Mere Sands T-shirt whilst at Martin Mere I love it there. Best place I've seen Kingfishers at as well. Great photo, I'm yet to see them that close.

You'll be glad to hear that the Spoonbill has reappeared today,Fill your boots