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Post by MJB on Jan 31, 2023 19:37:24 GMT
Hopfully these will give peterob a smile. Little Egret:  egret by Martin Bone, on Flickr  egret2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  egret3 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  egret4 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Lapwing:  lapwing by Martin Bone, on Flickr Golden Plovers(?):  golden plover by Martin Bone, on Flickr Gadwall:  gadwall by Martin Bone, on Flickr Tufted Duck:  tuftedm by Martin Bone, on Flickr  tuftedf by Martin Bone, on Flickr Teal:  teal2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Shoveler:  shoveller by Martin Bone, on Flickr Moorhen:  moorhen by Martin Bone, on Flickr Snipe:  snipe3 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  snipe2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  snipe by Martin Bone, on Flickr Oystercatcher:  oystercatcher by Martin Bone, on Flickr |
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Post by gray1720 on Jan 31, 2023 21:28:24 GMT
Very nice indeed, Martin!
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Post by El Sid on Feb 1, 2023 12:31:42 GMT
Great set indeed.
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Post by Fenris on Feb 1, 2023 13:29:46 GMT
Some great shots there, especially like the Lapwing feeding. I'm a bit embarrassed as RSPB Lodmoor is only down the road from me (8 miles) and I still haven't been  |
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Post by peterob on Feb 1, 2023 16:28:05 GMT
Hopfully these will give peterob a smile. Little Egret: egret by Martin Bone, on Flickr egret2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr egret3 by Martin Bone, on Flickr egret4 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Lapwing: lapwing by Martin Bone, on Flickr Golden Plovers(?): golden plover by Martin Bone, on Flickr Gadwall: gadwall by Martin Bone, on Flickr Tufted Duck: tuftedm by Martin Bone, on Flickr tuftedf by Martin Bone, on Flickr Teal: teal2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Shoveler: shoveller by Martin Bone, on Flickr Moorhen: moorhen by Martin Bone, on Flickr Snipe: snipe3 by Martin Bone, on Flickr snipe2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr snipe by Martin Bone, on Flickr Oystercatcher: oystercatcher by Martin Bone, on Flickr Lovely Martin. Thank you indeed! Excellent. Pete |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 21:02:45 GMT
Great shots.
Looks like you can get close to the birds unlike some other reserves where you need a telescope or binos?
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Post by MJB on Feb 1, 2023 22:22:50 GMT
Great shots. Looks like you can get close to the birds unlike some other reserves where you need a telescope or binos? I was pleasantly surprised how close you could get to the birds. The teal, for instance, were within 10ft at times. The egrets 20ft. Similarly with the snipe. Whilst the main flocks of waders were quite distant, individual birds came close. In places the paths cut through the middle of dense reed beds. I'd gone there having seen some stunning photos of bearded tits on FB. Unfortunately I didn't see any (my wife will argue she spent the afternoon with one  ), but I could see the potential. Definitely a place I'll visit again. |
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Post by gray1720 on Feb 1, 2023 22:43:03 GMT
That's very close indeed - teal, in my experience, are usually the first species to sod off to the back of the lake when you appear!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 22:45:52 GMT
Great shots. Looks like you can get close to the birds unlike some other reserves where you need a telescope or binos? I was pleasantly surprised how close you could get to the birds. The teal, for instance, were within 10ft at times. The egrets 20ft. Similarly with the snipe. Whilst the main flocks of waders were quite distant, individual birds came close. In places the paths cut through the middle of dense reed beds. I'd gone there having seen some stunning photos of bearded tits on FB. Unfortunately I didn't see any (my wife will argue she spent the afternoon with one ), but I could see the potential. Definitely a place I'll visit again. It’s been added to my places to visit, thanks. |
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Post by MJB on Feb 1, 2023 22:56:22 GMT
The other thing I liked was that, unlike other reserves, you aren't restricted to using hides because there aren't any.
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Post by Kath on Feb 2, 2023 9:21:00 GMT
Love those golden plovers!
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Post by MJB on Feb 14, 2023 20:21:04 GMT
Another visit to Lodmoor and the neighbouring Radipole Lake reserve. Primarily seeking Bearded Tits and Spoonbill, but anything was fair game. Heron:  heron by Martin Bone, on Flickr More Lapwings:  lapwing2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  lapwings by Martin Bone, on Flickr Mute Swan:  mute1 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  mute2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Shags:  shag1 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  shag2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Spoonbill:  spoon1 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  spoon2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  spoon3 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  spoon4 by Martin Bone, on Flickr |
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Post by peterob on Feb 14, 2023 20:38:40 GMT
Thanks for posting that. We are supposed to be joining some of the kids’ fossil hunting hols at Lyme Regis later this year and I need to get my free bus pass and hop over to Lodmoor while they are a-hunting and a-hammering it is only 50 miles or so.
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Post by MJB on Feb 14, 2023 20:44:44 GMT
Thanks for posting that. We are supposed to be joining some of the kids’ fossil hunting hols at Lyme Regis later this year and I need to get my free bus pass and hop over to Lodmoor while they are a-hunting and a-hammering it is only 50 miles or so. If we can work it out I would happily pick you up for a days birding whilst you're down in Darzet. |
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Post by peterob on Feb 14, 2023 21:49:43 GMT
Thanks for posting that. We are supposed to be joining some of the kids’ fossil hunting hols at Lyme Regis later this year and I need to get my free bus pass and hop over to Lodmoor while they are a-hunting and a-hammering it is only 50 miles or so. If we can work it out I would happily pick you up for a days birding whilst you're down in Darzet. That is a very kind thought. Much appreciated. See how the year goes! |
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