Another very nice day on the farm. 30/08/09 arrived early as normal, keeping one eye out for the Marsh Harrier that has been sighted by others! I have never seen one up here before but have seen Hen Harriers at Vane Farm before. It was all going well, Greenshank (2), Ruff (2), Water Rail (1), Great Crested Grebe with chick, Large flocks of Lapwing and Curlew, and all the usual selection too many to list. Its was quite sunny and windy. I noticed a Crow getting excited and heading up from its fence post. Up above and pretty close was an Osprey hovering in the wind over the lagoon. I managed to get a shot before the Crow got there to pick it's fight. Some times it's a shame I don't carry and cam-corder but any way, here's a few shots!
No real harm, the Crow is a pain in the ... but nothing more. The Osprey just moved on, to where I don't know. I wonder if any one was tracking one there at that time (09:00)?
For viewing or photography right place right time is everything. I'd rather be in the right place with poor kit than have the best kit and be in the wrong place.
Hi Richard
Thank you for your reply along with Chris.
I would imagine that Herons are on the receiving end of 'unfriendly' Crows as they are such slow flyers.- a bit of a target for a lot of anger placed at them.
In Menorca this year we saw Ravens mobbing a Red Kite. Ravens are so big too!
The link has made for interesting reading too - thanks!
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Wow!! Only just found this thread!! What a sight and what fab photos!!
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