I thought I would make a new thread for my photography, this will save clogging up with loads of threads.
For starters, here are some of the many photos from over the Christmas Holidays
First off, a few photos from Staines Resevoirs, where I went to see black-necked grebe and black-throated Diver
Meadow Pipit
Pied Wagtail, I think it's the first time I've ever seen a pied wagtail in a tree!
Carrion Crow
Tried to get a shot of a wigeon, but they flew before I could get a shot of one sitting still!
There was a big flock of linnets, but this was the only decent shot I got of one!
I did find the Black-Necked Grebes! (Which were lifers for me!)
And also had the Black-Throated Diver coming quite close (again a lifer!)
That day ended well!
The next trip was to Southend-on-sea, I wasn't expecting much, but am glad I took my camera, as saw my lifer Sanderling and Turnstone there!
Sanderling
Turnstone
Also got my first decent looks (and photos) of Brant Geese
Starling were also present!
And finally a beautiful common gull
I wasn't expecting much, so was very happy.
The next few photos are from 2024, trying to up my year list
Firstly, my second BOP from the house in 2024, Sparrowhawk, also my best looks and photos of one!
Then I went to Cassiobury park, adding most of the garden birds
Nuthatch
Mandarin
This parakeet was harassing the woodpecker, trying to get it off the feeder - it didn't budge though!
And finally a trip to Lee Valley Discovery centre today, in the hopes of seeing my lifer Bittern!
After about 10 minutes I did manage to see it, but not clearly enough to get decent photos, however I heard there was a Smew further up the lake, so decided to go see that, then come back and see if the bittern would come more into the open.
Sure enough, I quickly locked onto a beautiful male Smew
I then headed back to the main discovery centre/hide, and was told the bittern was moving - after about 15 minutes it finally popped right into view!
It disappeared fairly quickly, but I went home happy!
This post is quite long, as it's a catch up from the last few days, but from now on they should be shorter!
Thanks for Looking!
Regards
Benji
A nice set of photo's Benji, I particularly like the Kingfisher closeups
A few from yesterday
Wren
And a Long-Tailed Tit
That was all I got in the hour spent there, although I did see kingfishers passing fish! Although obviously it was behind many branches and far to far away for the camera to get a good photo!
Lovely captures Benji!
2013 photos & vids here
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Just been looking through your photos Benji, what a fabulous selection, .loved them.
Lot to learn
All lovely photos.
Apologies, Benji, for not commenting previously (I thought I had!), what a stupendous set, fabulous Bittern, and oh, to be young enough to get down low for the Sanderling and Turnstone shots lol. Thanks so much for sharing :o)
Edit I thought I had already commented... and I was right... new format of site confused me....doh! Still a set of fabulous sets tho lol
A few from a walk yesterday
A lifer for me - Corn Bunting!
Yellowhammer
My first decent photo of a Raven!
And finally a few of the buzzard which the Raven was harassing
Great pics Benji, thanks for sharing!
Well done Benji. Great photos and even better when you got something new ...
A few from a short walk the other day
Chiffchaffs were the stars!
This one was (I assume) making a nest in the long grass nearby
Another warbler: Blackcap
And finally a house sparrow sitting in a hedge