Made the most of todays brilliant weather and paid another visit to Blashford. Unfortunately most of the birds on the lakes were too far away for me to see even with bins although I did get a distant view of a great white egret. Someone very kindly let me have a look through his scope. Wow! What a treat - I might have to put one on my Christmas list. Managed to photograph some small birds though. Didn't see many birds at Martin Down other than flocks of noisy redwings which were difficult photograph. Here are some pics from my day.
Birdman? ;-)
There is something new to learn everyday...
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OG & SB, I stepped out of the car and forgot the camera was on my knee! So glad it wasn't my husband's as his is a lot more expensive! He said that I didn't have to throw it out of the car, as he had already said that he thought that we should replace my camera. ( people around must have thought we were mad as we were laughing after my initial shock.) Anyhow, no, I haven't got to wait untill Christmas and it won't be my present. I knew there was a reason why I married him.
SB, our tripod is extremely light and is only about a foot long, which then extends. Enjoy looking around and trying the scopes and tripods. We spoke to various birdwatchers who already owned one and who let us try their scope. We had learnt a lot before we went shopping.
You're a lucky lady Brenda! OK, I'll do plenty of research one way or another before I take the plunge.
Hi SB
Love your pictures and they are good close-ups of all our favourite birds
Even the sheep looks happy LOL
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Fabulous set of pics there SB!! Thanks for sharing!
Brenda - sorry about your camera - good to hear you'll be getting a new one soon!
"All weeds are flowers, once you get to know them" (Eeyore)
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Thanks all :-)