Top 3 for this year

[JeffH]

Originally Posted by Rookie 300d

My own dream capture now has to be a line up of 5, 6 or 7 juvenile Kigfishers sat along the same perch branch with Mum and Dad on either end - a real family portrait. One can but dream

Jeff

I will send you a pound, You will have better odds on the lottery

Paul[/quote]

I'm sure you're right Paul. Anyway, I've woken up now (I did say "dream")

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by Rookie 300d

WOW!!!...I have just googled this moth..It's amazing!! Where can i find one?



Oleander Hawkmoth Photo | TrekNature

i would guess that an oeleander bush would be a good place to start

[vinnychameleon]

Originally Posted by JeffH

"It certainly does VC - one bird that really is unmistakeable! Was that on the stream near your home?

My own dream capture now has to be a line up of 5, 6 or 7 juvenile Kigfishers sat along the same perch branch with Mum and Dad on either end - a real family portrait. One can but dream

Jeff

No unfortunately not jeff . It was at my LNR though .

[smartie]

An otter
A bittern
A(nother) hawker of any variety emerging on my flag irises

[smartie]

Originally Posted by eeyore

i would guess that an oeleander bush would be a good place to start

And preferably one in North Africa unless you want a very long wait indeed.

[Kev Lewis]

This was my hit list for 2006
1. Kingfisher as it enters the water.
2. Wild Owls in flight.
3. Bittern in flight.
4. Wild Badgers.
5. Dippers.
6. Sparrowhawk.
7. Goshawk.

#2 and #5 I managed ok, #1 I was close but no cookie, #3 on the ground only. The rest except #6 I didnt even see ! so for 2007 I would choose:

1. Kingfisher as it enters the water.
2. Bittern in flight.
3. Sparrowhawk/Goshawk.

plus alot more macros of anything

[Chris_Johnstone]

As wolfhill has shown, and Pete agrees, a sea eagle would be number one.

Second, the elusive little white breasted dipper that lives on the river and

Third a decent picture of a buzzard.

Chris

[richardkm]

Originally Posted by Oscar2006

I would like to photograph:
1. Emperor Dragonflies
2. Green Hairstreaks
3. Bee Orchids

anything else is a bonus!

A good place to get bee orchids, not too far from you is Millersdale Quarry here in Derbyshire (that's if you didn't know already!)

[John]

I will pick three that I might have a fair chance of getting.

1. Barn Owl
2. Crosbill (male if poss)
3. Pied Flycatcher

John

[GuyF]

Originally Posted by Rookie 300d

WOW!!!...I have just googled this moth..It's amazing!! Where can i find one?



Oleander Hawkmoth Photo | TrekNature

They really are amazing moths (not that I've ever seen one!). Apparently there are some years when none arrive here, as they are rare migrants mainly found in the mediterranean region and Africa. Your best chance would be to go to a moth trapping site along the South coast in summer, or otherwise just keep listening out for any news of sightings.
Guy