Bird of the day!

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by mrs fish

That is brilliant photo Glsammy, everyday I am on the lookout for the waxwings, were there many ?

Thanks. No only one. They're in short supply this year so far. Often they're in groups of 20-30, but not many places have them yet. It's still too nice in Scandinavia!

[colincurry]

Graham

Super picture. I could wax.... lyrical.

Colin

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by colincurry

Graham

Super picture. I could wax.... lyrical.

Colin

Same here with your Owl! I love the lighting effect, you did a cracking job to keep the detail so well. I'd have been thrilled to get that shot.

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by colincurry

I mentioned earlier in this thread seeing a barn owl and hoping that the pics must be good enough to upload. Some were good enough to keep but probably not moderator friendly.

I went to the same spot yesterday afternoon with Cordless Dave, who lives round the corner from me, and is a mentor. We immediately spotted the barn owl but he then flew off. We went further up the lane but could not see him, and decided to turn round nd collect our bikes to ride further on. We had almost reached the bikes when we spotted him again. He flew into a field and perched on a post about 150 yards away. We used our best fieldcraft in sparse vegetation to try to get nearer - to no avail. He took off and we managed several shots. He flew up and down the land and around the edge of the field, but largely with the sun now behind him. I had one keeper; and it is my best so far. John - wait until I get my 1.4 converter!

I have used the term "him" generically as I am not into sexing barn owls.



I look forward to seeing Dave's pics

You'll struggle with in-flight shots with a pump and 1.4. Given anything other than near perfect conditions it will hunt and with fading light you'll have problems.

My images without are good, but with its just not happening

[smartie]

Both wonderful shots. I've never seen a waxwing. What lovely birds.

[Wild-Woman]

My birds of the day have been-
1-stonechat
2-merlin
3-2 marsh harriers
4-flocks or lapwing and golden plover
5-pintails
6-2 grey partridge(a highlight)
7-little egret
8-herons
9-oystercatchers
10-wigeon
11-kestrel
12-ringed plover
13-skylark
14-shoveler


All seen at Elmley today. Very nice.

[nightshade]

Well done Colin and Glsammy what smashing images it really
(almost) makes me want to rush out and try some myself

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

My birds of the day have been-
1-stonechat
2-merlin
3-2 marsh harriers
4-flocks or lapwing and golden plover
5-pintails
6-2 grey partridge(a highlight)
7-little egret
8-herons
9-oystercatchers
10-wigeon
11-kestrel
12-ringed plover
13-skylark
14-shoveler


All seen at Elmley today. Very nice.

An excellent day there Jules, I'd have been more than happy with that list, you've got at least three there I've never seen, and all in one day!

[Chris Hawes]

BEARDED TIT!!!!!

I saw my first ever bearded tit today, so that is my bird of the day/week/month/year!!!

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Chris Hawes

BEARDED TIT!!!!!

I saw my first ever bearded tit today, so that is my bird of the day/week/month/year!!!

Well done Chris- they really are little gems. Where did you see them? One of those birds you tend to hear before you see them!