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First visit

Gaz
17/04/2011 13:06

Hi all,

Just a few pictures from my first visit to Rye Meads.

My first decent shot of a Dunnock.

A few shots of a Little Grebe (I just love these - they are so cute!).

 

Male and Female Blackcap

Orange Tip Butterfly - these flit about so quickly it's quite tricky to capture them. This one was trying to mate I think, so it was kind of distracted! :o)

Cormorant

Alas I didn't get to see any Kingfisher (other than a flash of blue as I walked along the river) even after sitting in the Kingfisher hide for about an hour. But that just gives me a good excuse to come back...not that I needed one!

So thanks for a lovely day out and thanks to all the staff for their hard work in maintaining such a fantastic place.

Cheers,

Gaz.

 

  • 17/04/2011 16:28

    Hi Gaz,

    Great pictures! They are great!
    I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to Rye Meads, thank you for your kind words, I will pass on your comments to the staff and volunteers!

    The kingfishers are addictive aren't they! You should come back when the babies have hatched - keep an eye on here and I will let you know - it's always a good time to see kingfishers as they are really active trying to feed their hungry young!

    Thank you for sharing your pictures!
    Louise

  • 17/04/2011 21:58 in reply to Louise Moss

    Hi Louise,

    Thanks for your kind comments on my pictures. Glad you like them and thanks for passing on my comments to the staff.

    I've never actually seen a Kingfisher as they aren't local to me. I've always thought of them as quite elusive birds to stop which makes them aluring to me.

    I did realise that my timing was probably a bit off as I was too late for them mating and too early for them to be feeding their young. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on here to see when they are active again and I'll certainly be coming back. Thanks again.

    Cheers,

    Gaz.

     

  • 17/04/2011 22:28 in reply to Gaz

    Hi Gaz,

    You are welcome, your photos are great!
    Kingfishers are great! The are such stunning birds - I'm suer you'll get some lovely views next time!

    You'll have to let me know if there is anything in particular you want me to update on here!

    Louise

  • 19/05/2011 04:37 in reply to Louise Moss

    Wonderful pics! They are so clear! My obsession is to see a Kingfisher too, my fella has seen them a few times along the local canal...sooo not fair! ;-)  Good luck in seeing one soon!

    L.H

  • 21/05/2011 07:22 in reply to lynnius

    Thanks lynnius. I really must get back soon. Hope you get to see one soon too.

    Gaz.

  • 22/05/2011 16:58 in reply to Gaz

    Good luck Lunnius!

    Do come to Rye Meads - it's a good place to see them! I'm just about to do a quick blog about what they are upto at the moment.