The birds they mock me

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DibblyDobbler

11,380 posts

212 months

Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Oystercatcher by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Blue Tit by Mike Smith, on Flickr

rasto

2,218 posts

252 months

Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Just found this thread - some amazing photos in here, loved the kingfisher ones in particular as this has always been one of my favourite birds. I've seen them at the canal near us, but they are almost impossible to photograph as they fly far too fast.

I took this one last year - spending time in the garden during lockdown #1 I noticed this proud chap sitting in a tree at the back of the garden.


Whitefly Swatter

1,128 posts

214 months

Saturday 23rd January 2021
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rasto said:
Just found this thread - some amazing photos in here, loved the kingfisher ones in particular as this has always been one of my favourite birds. I've seen them at the canal near us, but they are almost impossible to photograph as they fly far too fast.

I took this one last year - spending time in the garden during lockdown #1 I noticed this proud chap sitting in a tree at the back of the garden.
Kingfishers are not impossible you just need to watch them for a while and find their favourite perch
These are from a couple of hours observation and a lot of waiting, mind you catching one in flight is impossible






Tyre Tread

10,623 posts

231 months

Saturday 23rd January 2021
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Whitefly Swatter said:
Kingfishers are not impossible you just need to watch them for a while and find their favourite perch
These are from a couple of hours observation and a lot of waiting, mind you catching one in flight is impossible



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rasto

2,218 posts

252 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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Whitefly Swatter said:
Kingfishers are not impossible you just need to watch them for a while and find their favourite perch
These are from a couple of hours observation and a lot of waiting, mind you catching one in flight is impossible



They are impossible when you have an excitable dog with you that won't stand still for more than a minute wink

I have thought about going back on my own and waiting but I'm very much an amateur amateur photographer so don't really have the kit to take a shot I would be happy with. Thankfully this thread supplies plenty of quality pictures clap

SCEtoAUX

4,119 posts

96 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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Mr Robin heard the camera, then turned to see what the noise was.






Edited by SCEtoAUX on Sunday 24th January 11:52

Whitefly Swatter

1,128 posts

214 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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rasto said:
They are impossible when you have an excitable dog with you that won't stand still for more than a minute wink

I have thought about going back on my own and waiting but I'm very much an amateur amateur photographer so don't really have the kit to take a shot I would be happy with. Thankfully this thread supplies plenty of quality pictures clap
This pond is in the middle of a housing estate

P5BNij

15,875 posts

121 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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One from my Mrs, taken through the back window.....



SCEtoAUX

4,119 posts

96 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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Lady Blackbird, they do love fat balls.


Tyre Tread

10,623 posts

231 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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SCEtoAUX said:
Lady Blackbird, they do love fat balls.

Ooer missus! Are you speaking from experience?

Smollet

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205 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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DibblyDobbler

11,380 posts

212 months

Sunday 24th January 2021
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Vintage Racer

629 posts

160 months

Monday 25th January 2021
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Couple of Buzzards today......

GHP_4921 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

GHP_4851 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

GHP_4978 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

Smollet

13,366 posts

205 months

Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Vintage Racer said:
Couple of Buzzards today......

GHP_4921 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

GHP_4851 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

GHP_4978 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
Stunning

DibblyDobbler

11,380 posts

212 months

Sunday 31st January 2021
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Today's efforts smile


Goldcrest by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Goldfinch by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Richjam

318 posts

203 months

Sunday 31st January 2021
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DSC_0071-Edit.jpg by Richard Brown, on Flickr

Little Wren in the garden today with a tasty caterpillar!

DibblyDobbler

11,380 posts

212 months

Sunday 7th February 2021
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Slim pickings at the park today but here's what I got in amongst the snow showers smile


A Bird in the Hand by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Moorhen by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Fullook

859 posts

88 months

Sunday 7th February 2021
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[quote=DibblyDobbler]Slim pickings at the park today but here's what I got in amongst the snow showers smile



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Vintage Racer

629 posts

160 months

Monday 8th February 2021
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Mike - are you a contortionist, or is that someone elses hand? biggrin

DibblyDobbler

11,380 posts

212 months

Monday 8th February 2021
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I'd need to be Mr Tickle given it was shot at over 400mm hehe