After going on friday in terrible weather to see these beautiful birds, I couldn't resist a trip in glorious sunshine yesterday to try and get some better shots.
My apologies to those who are waiting to see these magnificent birds but I thought you may enjoy dozens of pics that I got.
I promise to post more of them every other day -:}
I can't imagine the quality of the shots that the guys who have 2k - 10k worth of equipment, I'm thrilled with the pics that my little camera and lens got.
I was still having to manually adjust the lens which was really testing my patience.
The flock had increased to between 70-80 birds and at times it was difficult to get on a single bird as my eyes were drawn to all of them. This has to be one of my best birding experiences, I know that these birds can gather in huge flocks but I have never seen more than half a dozen at a time. There has been numerous years were I haven't got to see them at all.
There has been a real buzz around the area and it has been amazing at the amount of birders who have travelled to see this flock, I have also enjoyed showing numerous folks the birds that have never seen them before.
A Sparrowhawk dispersed the birds and the flock disappeared, so you never know guys they could be heading your way.
Regards Buzzard
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deadpolecat said: Hi Buzzard! Amazing shots, i love these birds! Cheers El
Hi Buzzard!
Amazing shots, i love these birds!
Cheers
El
Cheers EI, one of my favourites birds.
Unknown said: Aye Buzzard I found this mate and thought you would like to see it . have a look this is amasing http://fair-isle.blogspot.com/2010/11/waxwings-oct-25th-2010-day-well-always.html Hope you dont mind me posting this here. Cheers AL
Aye Buzzard
I found this mate and thought you would like to see it .
have a look this is amasing
http://fair-isle.blogspot.com/2010/11/waxwings-oct-25th-2010-day-well-always.html
Hope you dont mind me posting this here.
AL
Hi Al
Saw a coupleb of these on autumn watch but to see them all is fantastic.
Thanks for showing.
HEY Buzzard Great shots of a great experience that I hope others will enjoy themselves .
Regards Ray
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Thanks Ray, I'm now having to rely on my camcorder to get some footage!
Hopefully my camera will be sorted and back in time to get some more pics.
Buzzard said: More Pics, different location. At Least 170 in one flock today, numerous other smaller flocks been sighted. Regards Buzzard
More Pics, different location.
At Least 170 in one flock today, numerous other smaller flocks been sighted.
Hi buzzard
Once again stunning pictures
Good luck with the camcorder
Sorry about your camera problems, Buzzard, but as Ray says, these photographs are truly stunning and I have so enjoyed looking at them. Thank you.
More from the collection.
Another great selection of pictures, Buzzard
Love the way the bird expresses itself with the plume on top of its head.
Enjoyed this thread a lot {big smile}
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Thanks Kathy.
There has been another big influx of birds arriving this time in Devon / Cornwall at least 2000 birds been sighted.
Hi Buzzard
Can you tell how to sex them.
Hi Ray,
yes you can sex and age the birds using various criteria.
The following link will give you all the advice also with good photo's explaining the criteria.
http://www.davidnorman.org.uk/MRG/Waxwings.htm