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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 25, 2008 23:17:27 GMT
Went to Martin Mere today (25th July, 2008) with my wife... saw plenty of birds and I wanted to show her the Avocet that are there... there were four of them... sadly, no photo as it was too far away to get and I was without tripod... we saw some birds at the feeding station too including a Great Spotted Woodpecker, some Chaffinch and Greenfinch. Anyhow - here are some photos I took - a mixture of 'captive' and 'wild' birds... hope you like them folks!  Grey Heron  Black-headed Gull  Greater Flamingo  Black Swan  White-headed Duck  Freckled Duck  N. |
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Post by Stan Butler on Jul 26, 2008 15:49:41 GMT
Although I'm not into birdwatching myself, I have to say abosolutely beltin' photos. |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 26, 2008 16:15:31 GMT
Cheers Mister... here, what do you reckon to these... Some photos I took in my garden this morning. Firstly, a Robin in amongst the climbing plants.  And three of a Blackbird.    N. |
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Post by Stan Butler on Jul 27, 2008 12:36:06 GMT
Again, good stuff. I like Robins. They remind me of Worzel Gummidge & Christmas! |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 27, 2008 22:49:49 GMT
Glad ye like Mr. Sheds... here's more by the way... Went to Martin Mere again today... took the binoculars and 'scope and spent some time in the hides... again mainly to look for the Avocet there (saw three). Afterwards I had a walk around the place and took loads of photos, many being 'Birds Of The World' (South American Ducks etc.) - I'll upload when I get chance, but meantime, here's some photos that I've just uploaded and edited.  Blackbird  Coot  Moorhen  Tufted Duck  Rock Dove  Bewick's Swan And okay... not a bird, but a pic. I took of a Red Admiral Butterfly  Neil. |
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Post by The Collector on Jul 28, 2008 11:47:20 GMT
Exellent Pictures! |
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Post by Zoot on Jul 29, 2008 12:26:13 GMT
These pics are great! Keep 'em coming. |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 29, 2008 20:10:16 GMT
Well... you did ask! "Gooses... Geeses..."? A quote from "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" - when Verrucca Salt starts to sing and ends up being dumped as a 'bad egg'.  What? You don't know what I'm referring to? !!! I say - watch the film - a classic! Anyhow - never mind all that... here's more of my photos taken at Martin Mere (27th July, 2008) - this time they're all of Gooses... Geeses... Let's not start that again! Hope you like the photos!
Andean Goose
Ashy-headed Goose
Bar-headed Goose
Barnacle Goose
Hawaiian Goose a.k.a. 'Nene' (asleep lol) |
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Post by Stan Butler on Jul 30, 2008 16:55:38 GMT
Good stuff again. You should think of getting some of these published in bird magazines etc.. |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 30, 2008 22:05:31 GMT
That's a thought... I may look into that. N. |
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Post by Zoot on Jul 31, 2008 12:38:53 GMT
It's great to see you really getting stuck in & enjoying your new hobby, Chewie! |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 31, 2008 17:27:29 GMT
Cheers Zoot... pity that ruddy work and me home life keeps geting in the way of it though!!! N. |
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Post by Master Shake on Jul 31, 2008 21:42:50 GMT
Beautiful pics on this thread, Neil. |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Jul 31, 2008 23:12:11 GMT
Cheers Paul - glad you like 'em. N. |
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Post by Lieutenant Columbo on Aug 3, 2008 23:37:24 GMT
Back to Martin Mere again this morning (Sunday 3rd August) - here's the photos I took. Firstly, I took this one in one of the hides... excuse the quality as I had to zoom WAY out to get ths shot...  Avoocet (2 of) Anyhow - here's the rest - all close up stuff!  Feral Pigeon  Domestic Duck (I think)  Hawaiian Goose/Nene (no it's not doing a 'Long John Silver' impersonation lol, actually stood on one leg)  Common Eider  Common Pintail (in a bit of a flap)  Black-headed Gulls Neil. |
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