What's Buzzing or Flying near You Today..?? Mark 2..!!

Kestrel photo'd hunting over fields. Kestrels are not really hard to photo if you can get near to them. They are use to cars but shy away from humans so the car always makes a good hide!




Fallow Deer around the village of Whitmore. Unlike the more tame deer at country parks these are very challanging to shoot because they are very shy. I lay in long grass downwind of a trail and waited and was rewarded when they came within 15 yards. I could have thought of better things to day on a cold Boxing day morning!



Kingfisher photo'd from the birdhide at Venus pools, Shropshire. This one was hovering just before a dive. A shutter speed of at least 1000 sec is needed (and a bit of luck) because their wingbeats are very rapid. Lucky to have good light.



Waxwings are UK winter visitors from Northern Scandinavia. They can number from just a few (most years) to a large influx depending on the weather patterns in Northern Europe.
I counted 116 on the 1st of Feb 2008. This year there's a big influx of these colourful birds...and they're in most parts of the UK now. Look for them feeding on Rowans which are popular in town centres, avenues, supermarkets etc

 

Super shots Rob and thank you for posting them.
I specially liked the Waxwing - just great.
We see them round here, but could never get a shot like that. Just lovely :luv:

 

Oh Rob, what fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting.

 

A few more birdie pics from an early morning walk round Radipole RSPB Reserve.
Sheld Duck


Bottoms up.


Pochard.


Bearded tit (female).




Robins always make a great pic don't they.

 

Great pic.of the Robin Strongy......:gnthb:
Looks like he hasn't gone short on food....

 

They are superb!

 

Exceptional shots, obviously magazine quality.:gnthb:

Waxwings still haven't made it down here (yet).

 

Shiney, he was back this morning for a minute or two so may be he will remember there is a new food supply.:thumb: as long as the Starlings leave him something.

Thanks Roders, he was a bit of a 'plump poser'.:D

 

Tough to get anything published birdwise! There are some exceptionally good bird photographers out there. If you look on Iris on Birdguides.com and look at the photos of the week you'll see some breathtaking shots.

Waxwies are moving south, so with a bit of luck you may get some soon. Again try birdguides for the latest sightings

Thanks

 

Thanks Marley I'll have a gander at that :thumb:

 

Those are great!!

 

Lovely Pics everyone :gnthb:

I was stood waiting for fish & chips down the Bay yesterday when I felt something at my feet.

2 Ducks were nibbling my crocs.