Bird of the day!

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Barbara

I have some catching up to do as well, great chiffchaff images Graham and you Great Crested Grebes are superb.

My bird or should I say birds are Mr and Mrs Pheasant who wandered into view whilst I was looking across a field at some sheep.



Also my friendly wood pigeon who enjoyed black sunflowers from my bird feeder.

Barbara- looks as though they've just had a tiff + not speaking to each other! Lovely photo!

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by John

I mentioned earlier that I had to catch up on this thread as I have been away for three days so here are my birds over that period.

March 29th. A Purple Sandpiper from Ness Point, Lowestoft.


March 30th is difficult as amongst the many photos I took, three of the species were a bit special so I have included all three.

Waxwing near Holkham, Norfolk.


Green-winged Teal at Titchwell.


Red-breasted Goose at Snettisham. It might not be a good image but I was pleased with this one as it was me that re-located these birds after they had disappeared for over two days from a field near Kings Lynn.


Today (march 31st) is no contest. A bit of a special bird for me in Britain came up onto the pager. It was a Red-rumped Swallow. I was currently leaving Heacham to go to Weeting Heath for the Stone Curlew. I decided to still go for the Stone Curlew and thankfully found one, albeit far too distant for photography. I was quickly on my way to Brogborough (which actually wasn't that far off my route) and once on site quickly saw the bird. Unfortunately the bird was continually flying high but eventually dropped a bit lower and I managed three record shots, one of which is below.


Well that's covered my three days off.

John

Good stuff John- some excellent birds, I particularly love that alert Waxwing photo + the Purple Sandpiper. Some cracking birds there!

[Beryl]

My bird for the day is this little Chaffinch, albeit a little blurred he is still very visible .I was taking a shot of him when he suddenly flew straight toward me.

[Barbara]

Originally Posted by Beryl

My bird for the day is this little Chaffinch, albeit a little blurred he is still very visible .I was taking a shot of him when he suddenly flew straight toward me.

Lovely Beryl it looks like a little red indian, I guess he was probably flying to his tepee

[glsammy]

Mine today was a Wren which gave us a superb performance, flying all around us as we sat, and allowing me to get dozens of shots.





One thing my lack of mobility lately has taught me, if you want to get good wildlife shots, don't keep on walking. Find a nice spot, sit down and the birds will come to you. Whilst I was getting those Wren shots, a Grey Wagtail arrived. A superb day!

[Barbara]

Flippin hec Graham, fantastic, awsome, flippin marvelous

[Ollie]

Superb shots Graham, and yes I agree about sitting and waiting for the birds to come to you. it's surprising how close they will come if you are quiet.
Roger

[Barbara]

John, missed your photos yesterday, I especially like the Hawfinch, beautiful bird, beautiful image

[Beryl]

Excellent captures there Graham. Well done
I agree with the waiting for them to come to you. Birds are inquisitive and some tilme it will pay to wait

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Barbara

Flippin hec Graham, fantastic, awsome, flippin marvelous

Tut tut, I don't know Barbara, do you like it or not? So indecisive.