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02-02-2007, 08:11 PM
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Well I had a bird today that really made my day as it is the first time I have ever seen them in my garden .It ewas a pair of Long-Tailed Tits I was sat right by the feeders on the step of the shed so was quite near.Not only that they didnt seem wottied about my presence at all and kept still long enough to get a pic in fact they kept coming back and forth for about five minutes.After being unable to get out and about for the last 4 weeks it really made my day 
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02-02-2007, 08:24 PM
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Well done CB. And very good they are too 
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02-02-2007, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FungiJohn  Well done CB. And very good they are too
John | Thank you John.It is very frustrating being unable to get out and about and usually it is the same old birds in the garden but in the last month I have had coal tit, long tailed tit, a sparrow hawk(which hasnt been back  ) and today a jenny wren but i didnt get a photo of that one.I must be feeding them right
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02-02-2007, 09:57 PM
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Lovely shots, cherrybee - I'm envious, I haven't seen any long tailed tits in my garden since the summer. Hope you are starting to feel better and that you are on the move again soon. |
02-02-2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by smartie Lovely shots, cherrybee - I'm envious, I haven't seen any long tailed tits in my garden since the summer. Hope you are starting to feel better and that you are on the move again soon. | Thank you smartie I did go for a short walk at the beginning of the week and enjoyed it but was a bit tired and sore in the evening.So frustrating
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03-02-2007, 11:11 AM
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Do birds you heard calling but didn't see count?  . If so mine would be either a water rail or LSW. If it's only what birds you have seen then it would have to be the kingfisher. |
03-02-2007, 12:17 PM
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Mine would have to be the little Goldcrest that has spent the whole day in and around the wheeping willow at the bottom of the garden. It gave me a good opportunity to practice with the new camera but hurt my neck looking up at it all the time! Also it was good having a flock of Long-Tailed Tits joining him and hopping around just above my head!
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03-02-2007, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnychameleon Do birds you heard calling but didn't see count? . If so mine would be either a water rail or LSW. If it's only what birds you have seen then it would have to be the kingfisher. | Vinny, you can count want you want! I like to see the birds if I can, but if I only hear a Nightingale, a Cetti's Warbler or Quail to give 3 examples of elusive species, I know what they are + their calls prove their presence, so I count them!
My bird of the day was a stunning male Dartford Warbler singing on a dead stalk at a place I was taken to today- Wildmoor Heath, a BBOWT reserve which I hadn't been to before. Briefly saw another 2 flitting in a Gorse bush where a male Stonechat was perched. |
03-02-2007, 07:05 PM
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I think I heard a woodpecker tapping away this morning... must have been quite close as it stopped as soon as I opened the gate. Didnt hear enough to say what it was.
Also my back garden, which is just grass...was heaving with Gnats and other insects this morning. It was beautifully warm out there and so still. There were three or four columns of gnats and once or twice two joined up to make mega columns. I have to put the kitchen light off to let the dogs out as they congregate on the door and window each evening. They are supposed to fortell a bright dry day to come.
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04-02-2007, 10:03 AM
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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. 
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04-02-2007, 11:08 AM
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Another beauty of a pic Colin. Love the sunglow. Thank you.
Cant wait to see Dave's pics myself. |
04-02-2007, 11:24 AM
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What a beautiful photo. Lucky you!
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04-02-2007, 12:10 PM
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Stunning shot Colin. I've never managed to get anyway near one.
My best has just changed, I managed to get some waxwing shots this morning. This is one of them from the Gallery. I'm chuffed! 
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04-02-2007, 12:24 PM
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Oh Graham, that's marvelous. And how kind of it to pose with the red berries.
And the Barn owl, Colin! That's great. I've only seen these birds a few times, and never when I was ready with a camera.
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04-02-2007, 02:16 PM
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That is brilliant photo Glsammy, everyday I am on the lookout for the waxwings, were there many ? |
04-02-2007, 03:08 PM
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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! |
04-02-2007, 03:19 PM
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Graham
Super picture. I could wax.... lyrical.
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04-02-2007, 03:23 PM
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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. |
04-02-2007, 03:29 PM
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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.
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04-02-2007, 05:02 PM
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Both wonderful shots. I've never seen a waxwing. What lovely birds. |
04-02-2007, 05:27 PM
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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.
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04-02-2007, 05:38 PM
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Well done Colin and Glsammy what smashing images it really
(almost) makes me want to rush out and try some myself
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04-02-2007, 05:50 PM
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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! |
04-02-2007, 06:04 PM
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BEARDED TIT!!!!!
I saw my first ever bearded tit today, so that is my bird of the day/week/month/year!!! |
04-02-2007, 06:54 PM
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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! | |
