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Post by adriansadlier on Apr 1, 2023 21:44:30 GMT
My first ever shot of a Grey Wagtail. Taken today, a dull, damp day. Nikon D810, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6. Taken at f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 800. They are lovely aren't they. We have had one fairly regularly visiting the garden the last few winters. They are beautiful. I haven't seen them before. I live in a built up suburban area. The only birds I have seen are sparrows, blue tits, black birds, pigeons, magpies and seagulls. This was on the other side of the city, in a linear park along a good sized river. |
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Post by peterob on Apr 2, 2023 6:17:31 GMT
I live in a built up suburban area. The only birds I have seen are sparrows, blue tits, black birds, pigeons, magpies and seagulls. This was on the other side of the city, in a linear park along a good sized river. You will usually find them near running water, especially smaller shallower streams with emerging rocks so they can perch close to the surface and catch insects by means of a quick "snatch". Look again later this month when the wagtails are breeding and there are lots of insects over the water. This taken on April 29th 2018  274A5657.jpg by Pete, on Flickr |
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Post by adriansadlier on Apr 8, 2023 12:45:12 GMT
Sand Martin in flight. I have been trying to get a good shot of one of these in flight. Today is as close as I have come! |
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Post by MJB on Apr 8, 2023 17:15:41 GMT
Sand Martin in flight. I have been trying to get a good shot of one of these in flight. Today is as close as I have come! I have found that on a breezy day you can increase your chances by having the wind at your back. It slows the birds down that are flying towards you. |
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Post by adriansadlier on Apr 8, 2023 21:13:03 GMT
Sand Martin in flight. I have been trying to get a good shot of one of these in flight. Today is as close as I have come! I have found that on a breezy day you can increase your chances by having the wind at your back. It slows the birds down that are flying towards you. Thanks MJB. Its not the speed that's the problem per se, it's the erratic flight path. That, and the fact that I had VR on "Standard" rather than "Active". |
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Post by adriansadlier on Apr 10, 2023 21:37:18 GMT
I visited the only Butterfly House left in Ireland (apparently) this afternoon. 20 minutes drive from my house. Entry cost €6.50 (senior) and included entry to the gardens (Malahide Castle & Gardens), just north of the city centre, on the Dart line (electrified suburban rail). Well worth a visit for anyone travelling to Dublin. |
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Post by andy on Apr 19, 2023 12:49:39 GMT
Purple Toothwart, I think. A parasitic plant that is apparently quite rare in Scotland. Attachment DeletedNot sure if that is one of the known sites. |
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Post by MJB on Apr 19, 2023 17:07:27 GMT
Purple Toothwart, I think. A parasitic plant that is apparently quite rare in Scotland. View AttachmentNot sure if that is one of the known sites. Is it rare in Scotland due to the lack of teeth in Glasgow  ? |
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Post by nickr on Apr 19, 2023 17:13:04 GMT
Purple Toothwart, I think. A parasitic plant that is apparently quite rare in Scotland. View AttachmentNot sure if that is one of the known sites. Is it rare in Scotland due to the lack of teeth in Glasgow ? Not a surprise given how many hens there are there... |
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Post by MJB on Apr 26, 2023 22:03:21 GMT
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Post by MJB on May 9, 2023 19:57:08 GMT
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Post by peterob on May 9, 2023 19:59:23 GMT
You must have been keeping very still! |
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Post by andy on May 9, 2023 21:37:04 GMT
You must have been keeping very still! Occasionally they don't run away. I got one a while back in my garden....  |
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Post by andy on May 18, 2023 19:57:29 GMT
 Common cotton grass. ...or should be common anyway. |
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Post by adriansadlier on Jul 11, 2023 19:23:35 GMT
A juvenile robin, hiding under the shade of trees. |
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