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Post by peterob on Jun 28, 2023 16:42:51 GMT
A real first for me. Spotted Flycatcher. I think this is a pair of adults rather than an adult and a [very mature] fledgeling with a second brood being incubated. According to the books the expected brood would have fledged and gone by late June. The ?male? was catching food from cover and I saw the flight. Every half-dozen flights he took a circuit that passed a tree root and this circuit seemed more predictable. It wasn't until I looked at the enlarged picture that I realised I had caught a nest. This was just a stretch the legs stroll hoping [with no great expectations] to see a Dipper, so very unexpected! This one June 24th - so last Saturday. We were down in Devon for a few days. |
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Post by peterob on Jun 28, 2023 17:06:38 GMT
Grey Wagtail - June 25th. I've never before deleted so many out of focus shots! I'd got my feet on flat ground between some rocks and was really worried about falling over plus I had to twist to face the right way. Next time I take the longer lens.  DSCF4488.jpg by Pete, on Flickr |
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Post by peterob on Jun 28, 2023 17:19:13 GMT
I did see a Dipper, the first one not just taking a fly-past on the Tavy. Unfortunately it was in deep shadow, a long way off and didn't hang around so a [photographically] disappointing result. Nice to see though!  DSCF4530.jpg by Pete, on Flickr |
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Post by peterob on Jun 29, 2023 11:38:32 GMT
Another one of the spotted flycatcher. I was cross with myself because a lot [even ones I kept] are not sharp but this shows how small they are.  DSCF4549.jpg by Pete, on Flickr That is a heavy crop on 400 mm [zoom] on APS-C. Unfortunately camera doesn't report distance to subject but this is across the river Tavy so I guess maybe 12 - 15 m. Too far any way. This one softer  DSCF4538.jpg by Pete, on Flickr |
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Post by stevewmh on Jun 30, 2023 20:07:29 GMT
I find herons fascinating birds, something almost prehistoric about them. This one seems to be taking as much interest in me as I am of him.  A tufty  Anone know what this is ?  |
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Post by zou on Jun 30, 2023 20:15:06 GMT
I'm guessing a duck, others may think I'm quackers.
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Post by peterob on Jun 30, 2023 21:08:11 GMT
Anone know what this is ? Bit of a mix I think - maybe some pochard in there but goodness knows. |
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Post by dorsetmike on Jun 30, 2023 21:22:59 GMT
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Post by stevewmh on Jul 1, 2023 18:17:54 GMT
Uncontrolled Decent Proof that geese don't always get it right. I watch this Canada goose come into land on the pond and it went with an almighty splosh ! Fortunately it survived even if a little embarrassed  |
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Post by willien on Jul 1, 2023 18:55:40 GMT
Uncontrolled Decent Proof that geese don't always get it right. I watch this Canada goose come into land on the pond and it went with an almighty splosh ! Fortunately it survived even if a little embarrassed View AttachmentI think we all now know where Wally is. 
Edit - More seriously, might be a result of bird flu.
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Post by stevewmh on Jul 1, 2023 18:57:42 GMT
Thanks Mike, having a look at some pic's I think your right. There are some differences but that might be just local variations peculiar to Bushy Park |
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Post by MJB on Jul 9, 2023 17:21:59 GMT
Outstanding afternoon at RSPB Ham Wall. Started with a probable White-tailed Eagle sighting (it wasn't a Buzzard, Kite, or Marsh Harrier. Most likely candidate was WTE, but no pictures and it was only in view for a few seconds.). Finished with a Bittern in flight and had up close Hobby hunt, Marsh Harriers as well as 12 species of butterflies and some decent dragonfly pics.
Photos later.
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Post by MJB on Jul 9, 2023 20:08:12 GMT
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Post by peterob on Jul 9, 2023 20:17:52 GMT
Simply wonderful! I'm somewhat envious. I spent an afternoon at our local RSPB last week and saw absolutely nothing except very brief glimpses of movement. I didn't take a single frame. I must move south! |
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Post by willien on Jul 9, 2023 20:21:07 GMT
Simply wonderful! I'm somewhat envious. I spent an afternoon at our local RSPB last week and saw absolutely nothing except very brief glimpses of movement. I didn't take a single frame. I must move south! Seconded - apart from moving south of course. |
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