The birds they mock me
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That's a really nice shot of those Crested Grebes. I have been trying to get a pair in that exact shot, but it's like they know I am watching and insist on positioning themselves directly into the light. Hard to get all the feather detail and colours on them.
My favourite shot so far.
CrestedGrebe by natureiser, on Flickr
My favourite shot so far.
CrestedGrebe by natureiser, on Flickr
GetCarter said:
Just heard back from the local RSPB Sea Eagle lady. The one with the red tag was born in 2008 in Portree. If poss, could you let me know when you took these are where abouts on Skye... she likes to keep 'tags' on them. Ta.
I'm doing the long drive (600 miles) to Skye next Thursday for a week of wildlife photography, if I get any sea eagles I shall let you know!nellyleelephant said:
GetCarter said:
Just heard back from the local RSPB Sea Eagle lady. The one with the red tag was born in 2008 in Portree. If poss, could you let me know when you took these are where abouts on Skye... she likes to keep 'tags' on them. Ta.
I'm doing the long drive (600 miles) to Skye next Thursday for a week of wildlife photography, if I get any sea eagles I shall let you know!
Also, if you need a Pine Marten pic..... we have three in our garden
GetCarter said:
Ta. (We have three here in Shieldaig if you need a break from Skye! - only 50 mins north of the bridge - they do tend to stay out over Shieldaig Island though)
Also, if you need a Pine Marten pic..... we have three in our garden
Stop telling people about Sheildaig. It'll ruin it! Also, if you need a Pine Marten pic..... we have three in our garden
Oh, and thanks for the recommendation a couple of years ago. We stayed at Kinloch and can't wait to get back there.
ExPat2B said:
That's a really nice shot of those Crested Grebes. I have been trying to get a pair in that exact shot, but it's like they know I am watching and insist on positioning themselves directly into the light. Hard to get all the feather detail and colours on them.
My favourite shot so far.
CrestedGrebe by natureiser, on Flickr
Thank you, In full courtship mode they did seem oblivious to everything around them and completely ignored me.My favourite shot so far.
CrestedGrebe by natureiser, on Flickr
GetCarter said:
GetCarter said:
NEEP said:
White Tailed Sea Eagles on Skye.
Red tag.. I'll check that out but I think it's the Gairloch bird(s). Was taken near Portree last August. Boat driver mentioned that the female was resident and the male was new but their territory was being encroached by a new younger pair that we saw flying nearby.
This was taken on the beach in florida back in December
Bird 1 by doriangrey380, on Flickr
Bird 1 by doriangrey380, on Flickr
Edited by AndyS2 on Wednesday 19th February 20:24
I finished my 12 hour, 600 mile drive from Skye an hour or so ago....this is the same Sea Eagle as above. After a couple of days of persuading, I was taken out on my own on the boat (Stardust). We were lucky to see 3 birds, the female above, it's new mate and a juvenile interloper!
20140224-I51A8234 by nellyleelephant, on Flickr
20140224-I51A8234 by nellyleelephant, on Flickr
This was the juvenile male intruder (Steve, it had a blue ring)
20140224-I51A8165 by nellyleelephant, on Flickr
Edited as I may be talking crap, the top one was I think male!
20140224-I51A8165 by nellyleelephant, on Flickr
Edited as I may be talking crap, the top one was I think male!
Loving the WTE pics - saw a couple of goldies over Findhorn Valley last week, but way too far off for bothering with. Always great to see though.
A selection from recent trips...
Hawfinch by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Kestrel by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Sparrowhawk by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Great Grey Shrike by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Glossy Ibis by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Eider Duck by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Treecreeper by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Crested Tit by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
I was about to say I'd not been out much from the appalling weather, but from these it'd appear that I have! Still not connected with either a short-eared owl or a waxwing this winter. Rather poor after the last few winters.
A selection from recent trips...
Hawfinch by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Kestrel by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Sparrowhawk by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Great Grey Shrike by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Glossy Ibis by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Eider Duck by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Treecreeper by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
Crested Tit by Pete Walkden, on Flickr
I was about to say I'd not been out much from the appalling weather, but from these it'd appear that I have! Still not connected with either a short-eared owl or a waxwing this winter. Rather poor after the last few winters.
Not quite at the standard of most of these, but had only got my dslr a little while before going to Northumberland last August.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32255488@N06/95584336...
Patiently stood in the flight path, with my camera in manual focus for the first time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32255488@N06/95584336...
Patiently stood in the flight path, with my camera in manual focus for the first time.
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