We managed a half day at Minsmere towards the end of Sept when luckily there were some interesting visitors about. Sadly we missed some of them but did manage to find one which was a first sighting for us. Also I was amazed at the size difference of our key sightings, great fun.
Firstly, formation nibbling....
When we arrived we saw that a Temmincks Stint, Glossy Ibis & Hobbies were about, so we set of around the reserve with Cheese Scones and some hope.
Well surprisingly we arrived at South hide and spotted a tiny wader in the far distance, patiently waiting in moved closer & closer until
After some discussion in the hide it was concluded that this was the Teminncks Stint, so pleased as first ever sighting of one.
Walking back round the path spotted this somewhat larger visitor in the distance.
What a contrast in size from the Stint to this Egret and a great walk as well. Doubly please as all taken on my pocket Panasonic. The cheese scones were good as well sat in East Hide watching Avocets, Ruff, Godwits, Snipe and various ducks and geese.
Still looking but, the first image isn't showing for me Tony
What great timing to see this special sighting of Temminck's stint and well done locating and photographing it; also good to hear hobbies are still around before they head off on migration and a Glossy Ibis ..... not forgetting the cheese scones !!! .
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Regards, Hazel
Brilliant photos Tony, and good to see you're still posting.
For me, the very first image, below the text "formation nibbling" isn't showing, other than that, allgood to see.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
thanks Scozmos, I have reload3d the first image so hopefully it shows now.
Thank you Hazel, I saw a Hobby flying away from us in the car park, there were 4 about that day. We didn't see the Ibis but have seen them before on the reserve. Thankfully they do do a great cheese scone, usual fodder to eat in a hide.
Thank you Mike, I was pleased with them taken on a small pocket camera, must admit I don't often carry the full Canon kit these days, just too heavy and I spend more time looking at the wildlife than taking pictures these days. I've reposted the missing picture so hopefully it can be seen now.
You're welcome, and it's nice to see the first pic.