Beach party - what a Twit(e)

Jonners · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 12:17 AM

I went to Dingle Marshes Sunday afternoon, and walked from Dunwich towards Walberswick. Eventually I reached the spot where a couple of other guys were already installed waiting for the Shorelarks. There were about a dozen some way away, but apparently they had been moving around between some feed areas and further away. Didn't have to wait too long for them to come closer, together with the Snow Buntings and Twite that were also there. Not often you get all three in your viewfinder at the same time:

As the light began to deteriorate, I realised that I had taken all the afternoon's shots at ISO 1000! I had been experimenting the previous afternoon, and had forgotten to change it back. I could have kicked myself. And in brilliant light too

. Oh well, Good excuse to go back and try again some other time.

aeshna5 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 04:38 AM

Great shot + 3 really good species. I used to regularly see all 3 at Holkham, but last couple of years only seen Snow Buntings.

I know this winter there are a lot more Shore Larks around than the last 2 seasons. Gorgeous looking birds!

Deb London · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 05:33 AM

I think it's quite a good shot. I'm amazed that you got all three birds at once - well done Jonners.

Wild-Woman · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 05:39 AM

Well I think that's a shot to be proud of. All three in one go, excellent. Well done.

Blizzard · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 05:45 AM

I've done exactly the same thing in the past

. So annoying!

That's a great photo though

. I would love to see a Shorelark.

Ukwildlifeo · #6 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 07:03 AM

Excellent!

I saw my firat ever snow buntings and shore larks yesterday. Didnt get any decent photos though sadly.

htcdude · #7 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 07:58 AM

I think it's a cracking shot considering it's ISO1000!

Good work and well done for getting all three! I'd love to see Shore Lark sometime

sunnydale · #8 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 01:49 PM

Lovely shot Jonners and lucky you!

The lark to the far left of the photo, just poking his head up, looks like he has his beady eye on you!!

Jonners · #9 (**permalink**) 10-01-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnydale

Lovely shot Jonners and lucky you!

The lark to the far left of the photo, just poking his head up, looks like he has his beady eye on you!!

You're right Tracey! (30 seconds later he suddenly charged forward, grabbed the hip flask out of my pocket and flew off down the beach, laughing! Only kidding of course, but he does definitely have that look about him

)