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| Fulmars |
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| Kittiwake |
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| Shags bust nest building |
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| Skylark |
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| Peregrine |
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| Peregrine |
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| A more typical view of a Peregrine |
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| Stonechat |
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| Nesting Raven. |
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
The North Cornwall Coast
29th March 2019. A spring day out on a North Cornwall headland when the sun is shining and the birds are starting their breeding cycle, I really cant think of anywhere I'd rather be.
Sunday, 7 April 2019
Loved up Swans
26th March 2019
On a quick visit to Lopwell Dam in Devon I photographed this pair of Mute Swans getting frisky.I noticed them swimming together mimicking each others actions, and knew that mating was about to take place.
On a quick visit to Lopwell Dam in Devon I photographed this pair of Mute Swans getting frisky.I noticed them swimming together mimicking each others actions, and knew that mating was about to take place.
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| Mute Swan pair |
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| Mute Swans mating |
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| Mute Swans mating |
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| Mute Swans mating |
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Pond visitors
25th February 2019.
Its nice sometimes to just stay at home in the backyard and see what birds turn up at my small reflection pool. On this occasion one of the Long Tailed Tits that visit the feeders came down briefly for a drink, as well as the more usual Collared Dove, Goldfinch, House Sparrows, Great Tit and Wren.
Its nice sometimes to just stay at home in the backyard and see what birds turn up at my small reflection pool. On this occasion one of the Long Tailed Tits that visit the feeders came down briefly for a drink, as well as the more usual Collared Dove, Goldfinch, House Sparrows, Great Tit and Wren.
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| Goldfinch |
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| Collared Dove |
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| Collared Dove |
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| House Sparrow female |
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| House Sparrow male |
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| Great Tit |
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| Wren |
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| Long Tailed TIt |
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Lesser Yellowlegs and Ruff in Dorset.
22nd February 2019.
A trip with friends to Weymouth in Dorset, to visit Radipole Lake and Lodmoor RSPB reserves. the forecast was for warmth and sun but the sea mist didn't clear all day and it was pretty cold, but good birds were seen including the expected Bearded Tit (though only the one male). Marsh Harrier ( I will get a decent photo one day) and Cetti's Warbler. But the stars of the day were a Lesser Yellowlegs which had been at Lodmoor for a while and a rather splendid Ruff, both were very obliging feeding at close range. Also caught up with a nice male Ring Necked Duck at Radipole but this one stayed just a little out of view for any decent photos.
A trip with friends to Weymouth in Dorset, to visit Radipole Lake and Lodmoor RSPB reserves. the forecast was for warmth and sun but the sea mist didn't clear all day and it was pretty cold, but good birds were seen including the expected Bearded Tit (though only the one male). Marsh Harrier ( I will get a decent photo one day) and Cetti's Warbler. But the stars of the day were a Lesser Yellowlegs which had been at Lodmoor for a while and a rather splendid Ruff, both were very obliging feeding at close range. Also caught up with a nice male Ring Necked Duck at Radipole but this one stayed just a little out of view for any decent photos.
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| Lesser Yellowlegs- A scarce visitor from N. America |
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| Lesser Yellowlegs |
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| Lesser Yellowlegs |
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| Lesser Yellowlegs |
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| Lesser Yellolegs |
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| Ruff-probably a non breeding adult male. |
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| Ruff |
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| Ruff |
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| Ruff |
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| Ruff |
Friday, 1 March 2019
Barn Owl
22nd February 2019.
Thrilled to watch this beautiful Barn Owl hunting in the early evening light. North Cornwall.
Thrilled to watch this beautiful Barn Owl hunting in the early evening light. North Cornwall.
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| Barn Owl hunting |
Cattle Egrets
22n February 209.
A big influx of Cattle Egrets in Cornwall & Devon at the moment with birds turning up at various sites across the two counties, the largest flock had to be at Walmsley in Cornwall where probably seventy birds or more were busy gorging on Frogs. Quite a sight.
A big influx of Cattle Egrets in Cornwall & Devon at the moment with birds turning up at various sites across the two counties, the largest flock had to be at Walmsley in Cornwall where probably seventy birds or more were busy gorging on Frogs. Quite a sight.
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| Cattle Egret preening |
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| Just some of the Egrets |
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| On the lookout for Ffogs |
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| Take off |
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| Lunch |
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| Nice meal. |
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| Cattle Egret |
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| Another Egret with Frog |
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| Cattle Egret landing |
Sunday, 17 February 2019
Short Eared Owl
14th February 2019.
Short Eared Owls are fairly thin on the ground down here in Cornwall/Devon, with just very small numbers wintering on the moors in the far west and the odd one or two closer to my home on Bodmin moor, this year seems to have been a bit of an exception with more than usual turning up near the coast. At least two ,maybe three have found one particular Cornish headland to their liking and have showed well on many afternoons, seemingly unconcerned by the public sharing their patch. This was the third time I've visited, the two previous times the weather was dull, windy and cold, and although I had some nice views and managed a few o.k shots, today was bright and sunny and quite warm for February so resulting in great views and some better images. Beautiful birds.
Short Eared Owls are fairly thin on the ground down here in Cornwall/Devon, with just very small numbers wintering on the moors in the far west and the odd one or two closer to my home on Bodmin moor, this year seems to have been a bit of an exception with more than usual turning up near the coast. At least two ,maybe three have found one particular Cornish headland to their liking and have showed well on many afternoons, seemingly unconcerned by the public sharing their patch. This was the third time I've visited, the two previous times the weather was dull, windy and cold, and although I had some nice views and managed a few o.k shots, today was bright and sunny and quite warm for February so resulting in great views and some better images. Beautiful birds.
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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| Short Eared Owl |
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