The birds they mock me

[DibblyDobbler]

Couple of snaps at the park this morning


Robin by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Kingfisher by Mike Smith, on Flickr

Edited by DibblyDobbler on Sunday 7th January 17:42

[Vintage Racer]

wish my park had kingfishers!

[DibblyDobbler]

Vintage Racer said:

wish my park had kingfishers!

Just need to get him fishing next time!

[JSS 911]

DibblyDobbler said:

Just need to get him fishing next time!

Yes Mike a nice burst from the perch to the water ,this is your challenge if you wish to accept it

[DibblyDobbler]

JSS 911 said:

Yes Mike a nice burst from the perch to the water ,this is your challenge if you wish to accept it

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

[LongQ]

DibblyDobbler said:

JSS 911 said:

Yes Mike a nice burst from the perch to the water ,this is your challenge if you wish to accept it

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Have you retired now Mike?

Is there any other way (other than luck) to find the time to take on such a challenge?

[DibblyDobbler]

I should be so lucky! Will have to rely on luck as usual

[LongQ]

DibblyDobbler said:

I should be so lucky! Will have to rely on luck as usual

Your good eye for a shot a some forward planning will help the luck.

On a break in Dorset last September I saw 2 Kingfishers on a town centre river.

Great spot in theory although fabulous overhanging trees which attracted them also gave them plenty of darkened hiding places.

That and a dull, damp day, the problem that I only had a Canon G11 with me at the time and the main serious kit with the big lens being back home that week, left me feeling it would be a bit pointless to even think of going back with the more able set up I had with me (but not on me) but one that would still not be enough IMO.

At the time I was wondering where I might find a Long Lensed Sony locally ....

[richelli]

Went to place called Bellymack Farm in the Galloway Forest. Awesome place. They feed local red kites at 2pm everyday. There were literally 100plus red kites in the air at once all diving for the cut up scraps of dead animals the farm provided. I really wanted a good shot of a bird grabbing the meat but they are so fast I only managed flying shots. I'll only post one but there are more on my flicker page. A not to be missed if your anywhere around dumfries in Scotland. I will go back soon to try again! Can't embed a photo from my phone so Ive downloaded the photo and put a link from my flicker for the full res version.



https://flic.kr/p/JkfVHH

Edited by richelli on Wednesday 10th January 16:33

[WelshChris]

You can watch the feeding kites at Gigrin Farm in Rhayader - some great photo opportunities. I called in between Christmas and New Year and got this one and many more...

[richelli]

The noise as they dive is unreal. As a field mouse you definitely wouldn't want to hear it!

[Smollet]

For some reason corvids like rats are vilified by many. Anyway yesterday I went to Wishmoor in search of parrot crossbills but the army were on manoeuvres which tended to dampen avian activity. However I did manage to get a shot of this rather lovely jay

[Mezzanine]

What a bird

[JSS 911]

Finally got a shot of a Hawfinch which came to drink after feasting on cherry stones.Shame about the light ISO 3200

Hawfinch by John, on Flickr

[TheRainMaker]

Not sure what this is, but it was very friendly.

Not sure what it is by The Rain Maker, on Flickr

[Tyre Tread]

TheRainMaker said:

Not sure what this is, but it was very friendly.

Not sure what it is by The Rain Maker, on Flickr

Looks like a Bee Eater but surely not in Surrey?

[Ed_P]

TheRainMaker said:

Not sure what this is, but it was very friendly.

Not sure what it is by The Rain Maker, on Flickr

What a beautiful bird. A Lilac-breasted Roller perhaps?

[Dogsey]

Ed_P said:

TheRainMaker said:

Not sure what this is, but it was very friendly.

Not sure what it is by The Rain Maker, on Flickr

What a beautiful bird. A Lilac-breasted Roller perhaps?

I'd agree.

[Smollet]

Lovely goldcrest popped out in front of me whilst I was walking through boggy woodland at Chatley Heath.

[JSS 911]

Do like these Ducks

Pintail by John, on Flickr

Edited by JSS 911 on Friday 2nd March 19:28