Lousy weather

[snake]

Wednesday was a dreadful day down here in the south east.
Pouring with rain when I got up and didn't stop all day.
I didn't feel much like going out but my dog had other ideas,He has at least two runs a day and was not going to be done out of one.
He just kept gazing at me until I took him out.
As to be expected there was very little wildlife to be seen, A few gulls and ducks were braving the rain but most were taking shelter.
I came across this poor old girl sitting on the side of a ditch looking very sorry for herself.
You can see the raindrop dripping from her chin, either that or she has a nasty cold.



Thursday was a much better day and I was treated to a spectacular display from the Hobby as he chased dragonflies across the barley.

A couple of heavily cropped pics.

[ellen h]

Even in wet weather you get a shot like that!!!!
Like it!
ellen

[ron1863]

Nice shots considering the conditions, it's been miserable weather up my way for about three - four weeks now, rain every day on and off and the forecast aint too good. A typical Scottish summer

[aeshna5]

Nice shots- not often you see a Hobby on the ground!

[deer boy]

The weather may have been poor but at least u got some nice pics

[djackso]

Good for you - you didn't let the weather get you down! Thank for posting the shots - lovely!

[demicav]

Lovely shots and in the wet weather too.

[FalconBirder]

Hi Snake

I appreciate this thread was begun last summer but I've only just stumbled upon it. Some interesting raptor images here - thanks for posting them.

Just one point, I believe the falcon in the lower right image is actually a second calendar year Peregrine, not a Hobby.

Keep shooting and sharing!

FalconBirder