tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77530903818101435822024-03-05T04:25:56.334+00:00 A Walk On The Wildside/Paul Foster.Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-46898105124343029202021-10-10T20:13:00.003+01:002021-10-10T20:13:57.701+01:00Long Toed Stint<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well with news breaking late Fri evening of a least sandpiper at st aidens reserve nr to Castleford,I set the alarm for an early start to the reserve,some 65 miles away!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzx9k3n8XIH43h4Pr3xbs7u1U8d0GHm_G-Dz40LCNyi5bLhKYedJDAUy5g-6EHMajsz-7sTMXdHsqlimpdwj2uWED03pxA93Iw9lwsfE5THsguGs8U1XJjAXsWFOPWjSqwq6qSsG8jruTh/s759/untitled-13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzx9k3n8XIH43h4Pr3xbs7u1U8d0GHm_G-Dz40LCNyi5bLhKYedJDAUy5g-6EHMajsz-7sTMXdHsqlimpdwj2uWED03pxA93Iw9lwsfE5THsguGs8U1XJjAXsWFOPWjSqwq6qSsG8jruTh/w632-h640/untitled-13.jpg" width="632" /></a></div>On waking the next morning,I waited an hr or so to make sure that it hadnt departed,checking the media sources,I was informed that it was still on site and had been reidentified as a long toed stint.The weather was murky and grey,not too good for photography, but hey ho ,I decided to make the 1hr journey.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPE0XGr_X_kQ96p7dOSVQW2TzzXBclf6synIRzvVql0E1CXpQwyQmMW55YANaNUuf96QRfvFnn1T2lddEYxScbtaLy2WvZPncN1Z4sZFvAxNCAyuen99-E9Nl35YJWoNMRiw2P3kwmG0g/s1000/untitled-14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPE0XGr_X_kQ96p7dOSVQW2TzzXBclf6synIRzvVql0E1CXpQwyQmMW55YANaNUuf96QRfvFnn1T2lddEYxScbtaLy2WvZPncN1Z4sZFvAxNCAyuen99-E9Nl35YJWoNMRiw2P3kwmG0g/w640-h412/untitled-14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>There was no mistaking where the bird was,on this massive reserve,as about 300 people were crowded around a certain lagoon ,about 3/4 of a mile away.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEcpXa8ErhXFXudW5Wjn-mGEoGTRL3PD6DmD1eK0CFYe6IFVFrn7wihhQmhltgRDQ6sdoiWkt7_4w3dnxzIi6439rt1DYOTN7fQPWuPt6uRjroiZrtkA4fjhdrJXP8yGESzLdnJtqXHvK/s784/untitled-15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="784" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEcpXa8ErhXFXudW5Wjn-mGEoGTRL3PD6DmD1eK0CFYe6IFVFrn7wihhQmhltgRDQ6sdoiWkt7_4w3dnxzIi6439rt1DYOTN7fQPWuPt6uRjroiZrtkA4fjhdrJXP8yGESzLdnJtqXHvK/w640-h612/untitled-15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>A good walk to the gathered crowds and the stint was to be found approx 100 metres away on a small island,surrounded by a few lapwings.These were my best efforts with the camera, but record shots were the best that I could manage.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZzusrR24aRdHTlu8G0Jkg7T4edKX8ocK95VQTmJdzIbRuHp12tGe2am6g-U3zo4XLakiHqgeC5iozl0uZW79QBG1dXs0lcIdu08eG0VulSADsOcol9unz1L1p8-XSGuay3OvKpTXM8q9/s992/untitled-16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="992" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZzusrR24aRdHTlu8G0Jkg7T4edKX8ocK95VQTmJdzIbRuHp12tGe2am6g-U3zo4XLakiHqgeC5iozl0uZW79QBG1dXs0lcIdu08eG0VulSADsOcol9unz1L1p8-XSGuay3OvKpTXM8q9/w640-h484/untitled-16.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I did have great views of the stint ,through another birders scope,which really did highlight the detail on this small wader!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_EdP0DXyAOMm3niyRkbQpEtaOExzeNhqqbyzfvmPrJAZwUkW9tffRDYtIflgajMcFRtAF2BoaAgGetLmyEq4HLhv-B1SDS9ly4KgELmTQJemJY4afAC3E5JK3TSgoXAZdn8hUEH045o/s1000/untitled-14.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_EdP0DXyAOMm3niyRkbQpEtaOExzeNhqqbyzfvmPrJAZwUkW9tffRDYtIflgajMcFRtAF2BoaAgGetLmyEq4HLhv-B1SDS9ly4KgELmTQJemJY4afAC3E5JK3TSgoXAZdn8hUEH045o/s600/untitled-14.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An early start this morning,before the rain came in!This Greenshank was awaiting me from the Allen hide!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKemcgB36EA6B0w_IRtFGq549E3wG7AonJjwvjo3xnneEdb5XAj1g-6yu4_rcwy6bntrD0m19E9eXyvi5BNcrDGcdYHf8D9wjmJp-TvenD8W2LrqVaSkwFJqOjVOjctXNHSdVMTDA62zFJ/s1000/untitled-42.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKemcgB36EA6B0w_IRtFGq549E3wG7AonJjwvjo3xnneEdb5XAj1g-6yu4_rcwy6bntrD0m19E9eXyvi5BNcrDGcdYHf8D9wjmJp-TvenD8W2LrqVaSkwFJqOjVOjctXNHSdVMTDA62zFJ/s600/untitled-42.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Five Spoonbill were also present between the pools!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePFLbUZPjCsNE4Zi_pu4qmE8hVfwd0JwE4mUrGG3RfTqxRscI3CAG0pxt2OyYOF95oE947Z0W8JXqDcGRxW5Ht8TFROPW-1iQpSwO7YVAuU0bljCvu9JkC0fgWh-w_c7zts7mR0J3MXG5/s1000/untitled-48.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePFLbUZPjCsNE4Zi_pu4qmE8hVfwd0JwE4mUrGG3RfTqxRscI3CAG0pxt2OyYOF95oE947Z0W8JXqDcGRxW5Ht8TFROPW-1iQpSwO7YVAuU0bljCvu9JkC0fgWh-w_c7zts7mR0J3MXG5/s600/untitled-48.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice to get one against a dark background!!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRulq3cIeenCda37uu3M5XLbs04C3ipuq9chLICzrdSBDG1SKAVJ7TZXZMSDzesy6FeMkiIsj9SYosqYlIP6fjqHDSKXTJSOx54LHK_4yL28SKbTmlal7nJZZscnNtxFRSxg03Cs28aqFb/s1000/untitled-71.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRulq3cIeenCda37uu3M5XLbs04C3ipuq9chLICzrdSBDG1SKAVJ7TZXZMSDzesy6FeMkiIsj9SYosqYlIP6fjqHDSKXTJSOx54LHK_4yL28SKbTmlal7nJZZscnNtxFRSxg03Cs28aqFb/s600/untitled-71.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amongst the many Black Tailed Godwits,this Spotted Redshank stood out!! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNy06EsQl3ZCe2CajTIzlJY2_Q9ZeXx3gvRtJW5hsA7500f59YBWXPk6fsE6wtisHblvGqMCLT5TsCgS7MV3eII2SWHg5Whei14BXaUsxyYE2756_VlOgFHWkF_AuTsZATxueVyVoiAL33/s1000/untitled-79.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNy06EsQl3ZCe2CajTIzlJY2_Q9ZeXx3gvRtJW5hsA7500f59YBWXPk6fsE6wtisHblvGqMCLT5TsCgS7MV3eII2SWHg5Whei14BXaUsxyYE2756_VlOgFHWkF_AuTsZATxueVyVoiAL33/s600/untitled-79.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cropped down version, think its been present a good few days now!!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGDR_qlufSpdk9WMWex5DIh9llCksISW1lY1uJhZvZhLJuAEAZ6dLtqyLIgg1SIZ7atvIpkrhrzUMHg21rJsbkWUUPUgLF1qSrmhvQyxYroAbHhd98h7_gFnVVoIPu92gjvDB4eHHsFsu/s820/untitled-97.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="820" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGDR_qlufSpdk9WMWex5DIh9llCksISW1lY1uJhZvZhLJuAEAZ6dLtqyLIgg1SIZ7atvIpkrhrzUMHg21rJsbkWUUPUgLF1qSrmhvQyxYroAbHhd98h7_gFnVVoIPu92gjvDB4eHHsFsu/s600/untitled-97.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super birds when they retain their breeding plumage!!!</td></tr></tbody></table>Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-46350786215025900242021-08-08T09:15:00.001+01:002021-08-08T09:15:21.118+01:00Dolphins and ShearwatersI have recently returned from a mini cruise off the cornish coast.Whilst on board,early mornings would find me scanning the water for cetaeceans and birds.
The sea state was quite good most days,and good views were had of Short nosed dolphins and ,mainly Manx Shearwater,with the odd gannet about too.It was difficult to identify other species as they were usually 600 yds plus away.A few images are posted below for you to peruse,thanks for dropping by and looking in!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNOW2cVq9wvOhf15vrK6ZSIXZpoZqpXK33xpqBvdCoMMqfznZ2s2kJlTeeFS_2WKofk_y9pkBPZMaSMXucOH-wVuzUGlpv7wPUUCfyXTPFAf9V2ZN4orNa0UWMZvb51E1QR8dKKixI8lU/s1000/untitled-47.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNOW2cVq9wvOhf15vrK6ZSIXZpoZqpXK33xpqBvdCoMMqfznZ2s2kJlTeeFS_2WKofk_y9pkBPZMaSMXucOH-wVuzUGlpv7wPUUCfyXTPFAf9V2ZN4orNa0UWMZvb51E1QR8dKKixI8lU/s400/untitled-47.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXTMYvIh96P3vgzzPAe0OQp077YleDH8CW_CSJtr3xI_T_2xwuDEM3g65IrgbL7iMziTZuRr4EVOcdL0rc-o8zkirxMFPMKF8D3QAq3WVKq2XRqcCHI57sHx6ezwjttdegAO2R-dMyVFZ/s1000/untitled-515.jpg" style="display: block; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fHzWERMAjGiG6HbrwcpKY2kHr9-DYRX4orP6dsqSCdsBcU3PZSXHHmqHljGkXrH_MoA0g1qelA85uo4XfUYHRs58QddY_zU-iQaD9XZAHuhdfN4-rF-v2-1ztA9YGbncUe2fjomTsy60/s899/Eleonoras-3767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="899" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5fHzWERMAjGiG6HbrwcpKY2kHr9-DYRX4orP6dsqSCdsBcU3PZSXHHmqHljGkXrH_MoA0g1qelA85uo4XfUYHRs58QddY_zU-iQaD9XZAHuhdfN4-rF-v2-1ztA9YGbncUe2fjomTsy60/w640-h350/Eleonoras-3767.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although it was a little late for migration,I was more than happy to spend time with these Eleonora falcons on one of the dams near Paphos.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHCAMMH4BIi8-6pDhxZG2wdrCpNa7ZGkti3LjK1olICn7EjOW2Mwaj3gf9rJR1GbEu1qgRNwQyQWldWYKPUnOObxP50QnLnQ3eIb9nkd9d2dZ5d-lwWgOafa_lArOrZOgLNyBZJDp5EDv/s900/Eleonoras-3762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="900" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHCAMMH4BIi8-6pDhxZG2wdrCpNa7ZGkti3LjK1olICn7EjOW2Mwaj3gf9rJR1GbEu1qgRNwQyQWldWYKPUnOObxP50QnLnQ3eIb9nkd9d2dZ5d-lwWgOafa_lArOrZOgLNyBZJDp5EDv/w640-h422/Eleonoras-3762.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had previously done a recce,a few days earlier and noticed a few Eleonora's in the far distance.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKNLQ23eYQwMr-M75QTFOz6Ra4nqzEq0JZ4rVz1nFQmhNrEUJBjOJ5SbBW7SEMDR5U_V5scBHiuCJKeFNHdG5uFgTwrmWA9KAA2UzKcmOsiUX0O8k0LC0CPBDiNZdclt2Q2HC29RP4ifZ/s899/Eleonoras-3767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="899" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKNLQ23eYQwMr-M75QTFOz6Ra4nqzEq0JZ4rVz1nFQmhNrEUJBjOJ5SbBW7SEMDR5U_V5scBHiuCJKeFNHdG5uFgTwrmWA9KAA2UzKcmOsiUX0O8k0LC0CPBDiNZdclt2Q2HC29RP4ifZ/w640-h350/Eleonoras-3767.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A plan was hatched to try and get a few images of the falcons, so armed with my small hide/tripod/ flask</td></tr></tbody></table> and a chair,I waited patiently in my chosen spot by the shallow end of the dam.Some 5 hrs later,I was rewarded with stunning views of the falcons at close quarters!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaGzSg5AmLqeGuSxxz_Rs-ml-ryaNN1bFwr50hp65kuPj9LSxenwy9rQR6OeaU2pJcqhG2oJAoO1jUbbWZjbqnUidi52eRfNHcerJWIDYOsB-AcOvN2K5jzlXbZGqgCTWy68h-Iy8kKD2/s900/Osprey-7320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="900" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaGzSg5AmLqeGuSxxz_Rs-ml-ryaNN1bFwr50hp65kuPj9LSxenwy9rQR6OeaU2pJcqhG2oJAoO1jUbbWZjbqnUidi52eRfNHcerJWIDYOsB-AcOvN2K5jzlXbZGqgCTWy68h-Iy8kKD2/w640-h402/Osprey-7320.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back again a few days later, no sign of the Eleonora's, but a n Osprey put in an appearance!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVNPA8eC_TPPxxisM4ubYPMv-dnF4RBQaWx68dclmZdNXOnzInApgaj1C8UxtWjY9rK_w_ZvygCG-c5920ggNsvM3BdocLf3cfSxLPwXD49aT8RRYogBcq1HH5Y22GsTrcmtgNqpP1imI/s900/Osprey-7347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="900" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVNPA8eC_TPPxxisM4ubYPMv-dnF4RBQaWx68dclmZdNXOnzInApgaj1C8UxtWjY9rK_w_ZvygCG-c5920ggNsvM3BdocLf3cfSxLPwXD49aT8RRYogBcq1HH5Y22GsTrcmtgNqpP1imI/w640-h436/Osprey-7347.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My luck was really in,as after a few fly arounds and one attempt at fishing, it came straight towards me and plonked itself down 25 metres away!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHpxTQm4YFeq4ym2Kj2Gtf_GlWHz0bVjsj5fNZUYZNSn-UDoqHoPkLgq88T8r2F8mINAnNaYgZlSJTrURDZCqZWoes5uBcMLQSCOZNpYKejgdk0o1vPy_OSTWIp6L36BOsIpdrdh4_JDR/s900/Osprey-7364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHpxTQm4YFeq4ym2Kj2Gtf_GlWHz0bVjsj5fNZUYZNSn-UDoqHoPkLgq88T8r2F8mINAnNaYgZlSJTrURDZCqZWoes5uBcMLQSCOZNpYKejgdk0o1vPy_OSTWIp6L36BOsIpdrdh4_JDR/w640-h320/Osprey-7364.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Its not often this happens to me, but I wasn,t complaining this time.I will post a few more images of the Eleonora's in my next blog.Hope you enjoyed the shots, stay safe all!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </p>Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-48869113253797307552020-09-26T17:02:00.005+01:002020-09-26T17:08:16.382+01:00Wryneck/Cant clough res/Lancs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJd8nUBGD_LS-Ma09RDLdEAyxS0Bi1SfzeSgqCUQIb2uICHJldIEPYZWhpsHDBi35PCqkcpYsc9W0zDgN-bWm4_8hFSOwHNbfr_nm_P3HRKsK245VA35X9MBDkk6YSQQomhPa1JDt9a3Uo/s1024/Wryneck+cant+clough+%25281+of+1%2529-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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These fields are like a magnet for the many migrants that pass through on migration.Pipits,larks ,buntings, shrikes,warblers and of course birds of prey including kestrels, hobbies,falcons and harriers, all use this rich land!<br />
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So on arrival down the beach road,I stumbled across this male bluethroat singing in some nearby scrub.The first one that I had come across this trip, not a bad start to the morning!<br />
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What a bonus to hear it in full voice too!<br />
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Great spotted cuckoo were also heard along the coastal path,this one was trying to court a female!<br />
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He was trying to catch caterpillars to offer to her!!<br />
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A hoopoe is always a welcome addition when out and about and there seemed to be quite an influx of them ,in the surrounding countryside!<br />
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As I was observing the Bluethroat,a grey shape appeared over the meadow.Straight in off the sea too,male Pallid Harrier.I dived out of the car with the camera before he disappeared over the horizon.After reeling of quite a few shots,I glanced round to see my car rolling away from me.It must have travelled a good 40 metres,down the road,and was heading towards a 2 metre ditch.In my haste to get out of the car,I had left my handbrake off!!! Dropping the camera, I covered the shortish distance in record time,I swear that I would have broken Usain Bolts 100metre record if I had carried on, oh and that was in a pair of crocs too.Luckily all was fine,and it was a lesson learned!<br />
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Many types of yellow wagtail were also evident in the ploughed fields,this black headed one was amongst a flock of 35!<br />
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A female Desert Wheatear made a brief appearance !<br />
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She didn,t hang about for long though!<br />
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Hoopoe having a dust bath! Nice to see it with the raised crown!<br />
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Always one of the first harrier species to put in an appearance, before the Montague's arrive, usually mid march onwards! Though Hen Harrier do overwinter here!<br />
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Hoopoe ,again searching for grubs!<br />
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Spur winged plover are usually a reliable bird in the fields.Good numbers breed here!!<br />
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So that concludes my blog for this Spring,cut short by the dreaded Corona Virus, which is sweeping the world .I had to make a rapid exit,out of the country,due to there being rumours of a lockdown,within the island!I only managed 4 days out of my fortnights birding holiday, but health is far more important to us, at this moment in time.<br />
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Cyprus,acted swiftly on the pandemic and in doing so, will have saved many lives nationwide.Just a shame the UK didn,t do the same!At the moment here,it is gathering pace at an alarming rate, with cases doubling within 2/3 days.A very worrying and frightening time for all!Lets hope everybody behaves sensibly and adheres to the governments warnings of self isolation,and hygiene.So to all out there, please stay safe and keep well!<br />
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<li style="text-align: center;">Evretou dam lies about 9 miles out of Polis,and runs in a north /south direction, it is the third biggest dam in Cyprus.It,s main purpose is irrigation!!This is one of my many places that I like to visit in Spring and autumn, mainly for the tranquility,but also for the amazing bird migration that occurs there every year.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsO-jue8WX4P0D-MfHTtoPgjQHTdzw2zZlSQAKEoAwNirAYPLt-6xWhxI_pFzwhDJlr4AOU8T4ppKaUpzaLB5loJjT_rZGmy-k7W2ve6NUAzazruXjVc9PvwaQiDTkCtX5c-NeGUTBZmwd/s1600/Evretou+dam-141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsO-jue8WX4P0D-MfHTtoPgjQHTdzw2zZlSQAKEoAwNirAYPLt-6xWhxI_pFzwhDJlr4AOU8T4ppKaUpzaLB5loJjT_rZGmy-k7W2ve6NUAzazruXjVc9PvwaQiDTkCtX5c-NeGUTBZmwd/s640/Evretou+dam-141.jpg" width="640" /></a></li>
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The small village seen at the shallow end of the dam, is Evretou,which was abandoned by the Turks in the 1974 uprising!It is a steep climb down the hillside in the car to reach its banks,and a short journey through the olive and orange grooves along an unmade road, to reach the old village!<br />
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Many birds use this as a stopover on their way north in spring and south in the autumn.This Siberian Stonechat was doing just this!<br />
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Sedge warblers inhabit the roadbeds as do reed warblers below!!<br />
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Grey Heron abound here with many Cormorants,as well as Great Crested and little Grebe,all on migration!<br />
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This large brown falcon gave us some id problems due to colouration and size.It appeared huge,Lanner /Saker was mentioned, but in the end it turned out to be a' Tundra' Peregrine of the race Calidris!<br />
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Alpine swift where coming through too, along with Common Swift and many hirundines!!<br />
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Crag Martin were among the flock!<br />
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With it being such a wet winter,the dam was bursting its banks and you could only drive part way to it!!<br />
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This is the deep, dam end of the res!!<br />
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Finsch's Wheatear,along with Black eared were on the dam too.Again all migrants heading to their breeding grounds in Northern and Eastern Europe!<br />
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So one more blog left to write up and unfortunately, the end of my all too short visit to my favourite island,due to this dreaded outbreak of 'Corona virus,' which as I write,shows no sign of letting up in any shape .means,or form!Lets just hope that we can all stay safe and well in these very troubled times!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-68447379306114126242020-03-21T13:14:00.006+00:002020-03-21T13:17:54.738+00:00Cyprus (Anarita Park) day 2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My second day on the island ,I was greeted with plenty of sunshine's an early start and 50 min drive, found me at one of my favourite places,Anarita Park.An Eastern Black Eared Wheatear was present, sitting up quite nicely on the thistles!</td></tr>
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He wasn't too bothered about my presence, and I had a good 5 mins in his company from within the car!<br />
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Wheatears arrive en masse towards the middle of March,with Isabelline, being one of the first.There were really good numbers around the coast and I found this one inland.Note the very erect posture and black alula,contrasting with the pale wing!Good ID qualities!<br />
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A Tawny Pipit was searching the short vegetation,accompanied by a Woodlark.The 2 of them were never too far apart!Good numbers of both are annual here, on migration!<br />
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With it being mid March,species were rather limited to say the least.I was looking forward to the following week, when Buntings,Harriers,Shrikes and Pipits would be in evidence....Little did I know what was in store!!!So thanks again for dropping by and another blog will follow shortly!!!Keep well and safe!!!<br />
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All started well on my arrival to the island, apt reached safely, after 2 bus journeys, photography gear all sorted and ready for the coming 2 week stay...bliss.<br />
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Day 1 was just local as usual, around the foothills of the Akamas peninsular.It was a late start due to supermarket provisions and more importantly...the weather.,it was throwing down!Undetered I ventured out and explored the usual haunts.Plenty of Chiffchaffs,a few Black Redstarts,all the finches were noted.Not unusual really, as it was quite early.Wheatears had been reported on the coast as well as Blue rock thrush and good numbers of Swallows and house martins.<br />
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The rain showers held off, which allowed a couple of hrs of exploring.I knew there would be a few Orchids about, so I had a good mooch for these, finding a few different species.Not really well up on identification of these Wonderfull plants,I had bought a new Book, 'Orchids of Cyprus' so I would try to id these at a later day!<br />
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The rain came back with a vengeance,so I called it a day and returned to the comfort of the apartment!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a well earned rest and preening, ready for the long arduous journey North,though some do stay to breed here!</td></tr>
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So I hope that you enjoyed my short blog about Cyprus, I will prepare the next instalment shortly...Stay safe and keep well!!<br />
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Evretou Dam near to Polis,is my local patch at Cyprus.It is quite a good area for raptors, as it is at the bottom of a large valley.Long Legged Buzzard are usually in evidence there,</div>
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At the moment,all the dams are overflowing, after the tremendous amount of rain that was put down over the winter period.This is the first time I have witnessed water crashing out of the spillway!<br />
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A Sparrowhawk gave me a quick flypast overhead, not common by any means!<br />
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You do get over wintering Hen Harriers in Cyprus and I was very fortunate to watch this female, constantly searching a small hillside about 70 metres from the car.It was a pleasure my wife was with me too,to enjoy the marvellous views, as she searched the area for lizards and small birds!<br />
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Stonechat are ever present here throughout the winter.It seems they cover every valley, low lying areas and coastal paths.They are popping up everywhere, and so photogenic too!<br />
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Now an interesting Grey Shrike ws discovered by local birder Colin Richardson at Lara Bay, on the Akamas Peninsular.It turned out to be a Steppe Grey Shrike,with this being the 18th record for Cyprus.By the way,Colin has just brought out a book on,' The Birds Of Cyprus',well worth buying for the visiting birder!<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.10000birds.com%2Fbirds-of-cyprus-field-guide-review.htm%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR284c8GnxJ6XQHYMqRHjP8UxwgEiI10UFHNSCD45lq0GSJ5-NedkBEP5uE&h=AT3TTIR_bvQPHfrQIaAZJrroKcONT7A6hvk-B-O1roe13uX_C47lnWZPK0JakTLLmjJIP9GqmXLbYDR8kahDiUk3ijtyVgerff7O10DrXaycS-i2e2zJmKhNrAo1fjOuJ2YHRGGFmgtl1DjXtVdpdAFRyfLm28ht5M5ULUc">.</a><br />
As I write this blog, I believe it is still in the same area where it was discovered!!<br />
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Again at Evretou, a pair of Green Sandpipers were patrolling the margins of the reservoir, this was one of them!!<br />
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A new bird for me,was a water pipit.This was one of 4 that I discovered in the margins!<br />
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A pretty non descript bird at the moment, but when in breeding plumage are quite different with a pinkish tinge to the breast!<br />
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Thank you so much for looking in,and there will be more from Southern Cyprus in the comingg weeks!<br />
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I know Martin the farmer, quite well and he was only too happy for me, to site my new box in a nice dry barn.I hope its to the owls liking!!<br />
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The images of these Barn owls were taken earlier this month, on the Fylde!<br />
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Always a fantastic experience to watch these birds in their local habitat, and a bonus when one decides to take a breather on a post!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-70106477170424529932020-01-14T09:38:00.001+00:002020-01-14T09:38:32.691+00:00Long Billed Dowitcher,Southport!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thought I would post a few images of the Long Billed Dowitcher,that has took up residence at Crossens Inner Marsh, Marshside reserve, Southport.Luckily it was viewable within 30/40 metres and quite confiding for the photographers and birdwatchers!The last Dowitchers that graced Marshside, were some 2/300 metres away and near dots on the horizon!</div>
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-34806856129013401792019-10-20T15:37:00.001+01:002019-10-20T15:37:53.696+01:00Redwing invasion!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Plenty of Redwing are on the move at the moment.These images were taken at Spurn on the east coast last week.It looks like it has been a bumper year for the berry crop, which will suit all the thrushes that come to over-winter on our shores.I have had a few small flocks of Redwing ,on my local patches they have moved inland too.I love standing in the garden, during the hrs of darkness listening to the seep, seep of the birds, as they fly overhead!..Thanks again for dropping by & keep well!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMGdis4AIRkAZTYNa15R2Asrgvg91pdCYuGRV5To0XNnarsLbMIUyccrYO8ckkTt2SKx7E7E0_3-XbeJVJHljSQuQePKdOiZi5UZmSf1oJk6d52wJUiWt_3nLkIKDe_NiNcL84UspnWHC/s1600/Redwing-83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1024" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMGdis4AIRkAZTYNa15R2Asrgvg91pdCYuGRV5To0XNnarsLbMIUyccrYO8ckkTt2SKx7E7E0_3-XbeJVJHljSQuQePKdOiZi5UZmSf1oJk6d52wJUiWt_3nLkIKDe_NiNcL84UspnWHC/s640/Redwing-83.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-43167156072533168482019-10-19T20:50:00.002+01:002019-10-19T20:50:41.903+01:00Falcons around Akrotiri,Sept 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Marsh Harriers are always a welcome sight on the Marsh.Whilst hidden in the reeds,I surprised this one hunting along the edges!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiz15Qui_YTdiQxSpaeBL3rWIVIApiiKwbmqFdvEYiEM3dpEdmv2lxI1Qfq8rZNKOp_8GLAgMmMBiTBylXcoUQ2EerWTllehxMCmDqniyhhGzsjGxgNEMAnRP6YEi9eGmrIancIVLfKKs/s1600/%2560cyprus+falcons-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiz15Qui_YTdiQxSpaeBL3rWIVIApiiKwbmqFdvEYiEM3dpEdmv2lxI1Qfq8rZNKOp_8GLAgMmMBiTBylXcoUQ2EerWTllehxMCmDqniyhhGzsjGxgNEMAnRP6YEi9eGmrIancIVLfKKs/s640/%2560cyprus+falcons-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
A quick run over to the Gravel Pits area, near to Agios Georgeos church proved quite worthwhile, this juveniles Montagues Harrier dropped in for a rest and afforded me exceptional views at about 40 metres.I didn't even have to get out of the car!<br />
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It only stayed for about 10 mins, but it certainly made my day there!!<br />
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A couple of fly-by Eleonora's falcon were noted back at the marsh.They would often drop out of sight ,behind the reedbeds,then suddenly appear quite close!<br />
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I crept around the reedbeds with the aid of wellingtons and stumbled across a couple of falcons having a drink and preen!<br />
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Eleonora's again taking a breather!!<br />
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Juv Montague's on its way South!!<br />
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Eleonora,s fly-by.<br />
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A few Honey Buzzard were migrating South ,throughout the day.Again I made the most of the opportunity with the camera!!<br />
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Thanks again for dropping by and taking the time to view my blog.Cyprus is a wonderful place to visit in Sept.Always good weather, great variety of birds and damn good company from the ex pat bird-watchers!!!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-76039508475202352592019-10-08T19:30:00.001+01:002019-10-08T19:30:18.508+01:00Cyprus..Lady's Mile Waders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A few recent images from a day out in Akrotiri,at a place called Lady's Mile,Southern Cyprus.Usually this is a really good bet for the various types of wader that stop off here to refuel and rest up on their migration South.It can be a hit or miss affair in Autumn,depending on water levels.When I was there in mid September,there was still enough water on the salt marsh to tempt the waders to drop in.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WVHdGqh7-oiJWDhbHnRaGL2xGnSd6ZV5Bf2rR_RdtGdz1UeSP_FrJTncI3sHi70-u-XUa-RrSK8pqUx1AMrVwSM9sI26Q1TuwlB2Caml0Zirai18TkBi3pcQQRtcHjY_IykiRTwlHbEZ/s1600/Cyprus+sept+2019+waders-91.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1141" data-original-width="1600" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WVHdGqh7-oiJWDhbHnRaGL2xGnSd6ZV5Bf2rR_RdtGdz1UeSP_FrJTncI3sHi70-u-XUa-RrSK8pqUx1AMrVwSM9sI26Q1TuwlB2Caml0Zirai18TkBi3pcQQRtcHjY_IykiRTwlHbEZ/s640/Cyprus+sept+2019+waders-91.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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The main wader there in any numbers were Kentish Plover,accompanied by a few common Ringed Plover.A few Dunlin had been present ,the previous few days, but non were to be found this particular morning.A bird that I had hoped to see was Broad Billed Sandpiper,two had been reported in the area the previous day, but look as I might,I could not pick them out!!!<br />
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Good numbers of Little Stint were mixed in with the Plovers,giving excellent views in the early morning light!!<br />
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The juveniles were busy probing and feeding in the rich mud there, conspicuous by their prominent white stripes down their back!!Thanks for dropping by and viewing the waders, another episode from Cyprus will follow shortly!!<br />
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Moving on away from the local hunters, a few birds were on the move.A nice Cyprus Wheatear showed quite well,of which there were many!!<br />
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Red backed shrike were in attendance further up the track too!<br />
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Whilst sat in my usual spot by the reservoir, this juvenile Honey buzzard gave me a nice fly past.It's surprising what actually comes along, when you are settled and patient!<br />
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A real rarity in Britain,the Turtle dove landed 50 metres away ,atop a prickly mediterranean hawthorn.Lets hope, like the many other birds, it survived the gangs of hunters, that were marauding around the hillsides!!<br />
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A common migrant over in Cyprus is the Whinchat.Mid September seems peak period for these moorland birds.A few pairs are still hanging on, in my local area, but they really have diminished in numbers!!!<br />
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It was always magical to hear the flutey calls of the Bee-eaters as they passed over over your head.You would always hear them first, before you saw them.Usually in small flocks and sometimes, up to 30 birds would pass over.Always a favourite of the many wires that criss cross the farmlands, they would perch up for a well earned rest on their Southern journey!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-59194392567216698572019-04-27T09:54:00.002+01:002019-04-27T09:54:57.360+01:00Mid March in Cyprus 2019<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Its pale underparts definitely stood out ,amongst the many Chiffchaffs that were present!</h3>
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A truly stunning little warbler with its dark wing patches.Never still and characteristics all to its self!</h3>
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The only Eastern Orphean Warbler I was to encounter, suddenly appeared atop a small bush and gave me a good 5 minute runaround before I obtained a few images.</h3>
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Again this was a lifer for me and having missed one the previous day on Paphos headland, was a very pleasing find!</h3>
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Common Rockthrush.This one was found in Anarita Park and drew many an observer.It stayed for a couple of days and gave pleasing views.Actually,although brightly coloured, it was sometimes very difficult to locate amongst the many thorny stems and bushes!</h3>
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A few are usually reported in the park every Spring passing through to their breeding grounds!</h4>
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Another first for me on the island!!</h4>
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Subalpine Warbler were beginning to be reported in the last few days and I was keen to catch up with this colourful species.</h4>
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I chanced upon this one whilst out with a friend that lives on the island,a keen birder himself, this one was around the crop fields of Mandria and gave prolonged views!</h4>
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A quite diminutive warbler, never still and constantly keeping within cover.Sometimes it would disappear for 5 mins, then reappear 20 yds away!!</h4>
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Another first too.I was really clocking up the new species that I encountered.I have been to Cyprus many times before around Springtime,and week by week new species come in at different times.Thanks for looking in on the blog and I will post more images shortly!!!</h2>
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A 4.30 meet up with Albert and we were on our way up to the Troodos mountains and Mt Olympus.Albert had told me about a track through the woods, near to a Cypriot army base, where a wagon had left tyre tracks in the soft clay over the winter period.This had then filled up with water and provided the local birds with a readymade drinking and bathing area.A welcome retreat for them to cool off.Albert was going to set up his hide adjacent to the track, and I was going to use the car as my hide, with a blind covering the window!Arriving before first light, we were both in position by 6.15am.Anticipation was great, as Albert mentioned that sooner or later, the birds would be going about their daily routine.The Crossbill is a bird of the pines and I was hopeful of encountering this rather stocky bird with its peculiar bill.True to form after about an hours wait,I could hear the chip, chip,chip call as 3 females and a juvenile dropped into the trees at the side.They were ever so cautious, weighing up any particular signs of danger.It seemed like an age ,before 1 decided that it was safe to drop down onto the pool, accompanied by a Chaffinch! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGs8izUoOuELc_Xb63gQ1e19o3-fr1K-SfCQ9sjREbUo9p7_QLDCyB_I6ehT_FqQYtBXT-DXCEBQAQW5JfFXAiMF-qkfl5k3fQmo8D_etlQoWgvUvSbwRY5QdA-4kA0r3TZYkdc2bYXLz/s1600/Cyprus+5-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="1600" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGs8izUoOuELc_Xb63gQ1e19o3-fr1K-SfCQ9sjREbUo9p7_QLDCyB_I6ehT_FqQYtBXT-DXCEBQAQW5JfFXAiMF-qkfl5k3fQmo8D_etlQoWgvUvSbwRY5QdA-4kA0r3TZYkdc2bYXLz/s640/Cyprus+5-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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They would descend from the top branches very cautiously, before committing themselves to a drink.<br />
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This female was only 6 metres away from my position, but as always in woodland, the light was all over the place!<br />
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A Serin called from within the canopy, before it too decided to make its way to the pool!<br />
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Short toed treecreeper was a first for me, talk about camouflage against the tree bark..amazing!<br />
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Another bird that I was hoping to see was Hawfinch,it wasn't long before one dropped in to drink!<br />
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Female Crossbill,I was hoping for a crimson coloured male, but it wasn't to be.Have to save that one for a future trip!!<br />
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With all the kernels from the pine cones consumed, they have to supplement the diet with copious amounts of water!<br />
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Tentatively quenching its thirst.Maybe 10 seconds of drinking and they were back in the treetops.They never seemed to stay on the ground long!<br />
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It was just a shame that the light couldn't,t get through the treetops, but I suppose this kept the water quite cool for the birds!<br />
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It's not often that you encounter a Treecreeper on the ground but the draw of water brings them down!He never seemed to be away from the pool!<br />
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Siskin were amongst the species seen.It was like a mini oasis, a proper watering hole.<br />
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A male Hawfinch visited maybe 6 times whilst we were there.Something was always going on at the pool!<br />
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Two Jays hung around for an age before deciding to drink.They were extra cautious and extremely shy and would take flight at the slightest movement.It took a good few attempts before they were confident to drink!They differ from our birds by having a reddish forehead, striped black moustache, bright blue feathers which are also also striped with black!<br />
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The Jay is one of the 4 endemic birds native to Cyprus too, along with the Coal Tit and Treecreeper,the 4th one is Scops Owl!<br />
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Coal Tit,different to our species!<br />
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A Short Toed Treecreeper ascends the tree trunk, looking for insects and spiders!<br />
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It seemed strange to see one on the Ground,but like the rest of the birds it must take on water!A surprise visit was made by this Woodlark below,I didn't think for one minute that I would see one of these up Mt Olympus!<br />
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So this is what it all the fuss was about,2 small tyre tracks left by an army truck, which captured some of the winter rains.Unfortunately it drys up very quickly with the heat,so the birds will have to find another source of water to quench their thirst and bathe.Albert tells me he usually brings with him a 35 litre barrel of water to supplement the stocks..every little helps I suppose.The large rocks in the pool are purposely left there to deter vehicles from driving through it, a very good ploy!Possibly this was one of my best days out in Cyprus,a good selection of birds to photograph and the great company of Albert too.He really does go out of his way too make sure you are catered for.Albert spent 5 hrs sat on a little plastic chair in his hide.Giving me the comfort of his car to obtain my images.He wouldn't, have it any other way though,a true friend indeed. Albert if you do read this...thank you so much for an enjoyable morning in the Troodos,oh and I,ll add...he isn't a guide, just a great photographer/video maker who always goes the extra mile, to make sure you enjoy the moment!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-94193430112600952018-04-15T14:26:00.003+01:002018-04-15T19:53:47.434+01:00Cyprus 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">It kept away from the pipits, which made it harder to find!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">This male Northern Wheatear was chasing insects among the Spring flowers!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The small church on the peninsular is always worth a visit, its usually a magnet for migrants, with its surrounding <span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">vegetation being the main draw.However todays visit was really quiet due to the strong prevailing winds!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Many a passing migrant has stopped and refuelled at this sacred place!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Onto Ladies mile where I came across these two Slender Billed Gulls.Earlier a few Baltic Gulls had given a brief flypast.Apparently there was a Pallas' gull in the <span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">vicinity,but I never chanced upon it!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">A drake Garganey was present at Phassouri,earlier in the day, without doubt my favourite duck.It was accompanied by 2 females.So Yes I had had a very interesting day at Akrotiri,with the Bimaculated Lark being the highlight I suppose.Tomorrow I had planned to meet up with Albert Stoecker for a day out in to the Troodos <span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">mountains, to see if we could find some of the islands endemic species!</span></span></td></tr>
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-76494290308739227762018-04-14T05:28:00.001+01:002018-04-14T05:28:12.128+01:00Cyprus 3<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Daihatsu Terios,the car I usually opt for when in Cyprus!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anarita Park is one of my favourite places to spend time with the camera.It has many tracks and unmade roads, which means a decent 4 wheel drive vehicle is a necessity</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Rock Thrush,there is usually an odd one that returns to its favourite rock within the park.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always distant, they are quite a nervous type bird, and are usually away with any movement!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The trouble is getting close enough to gain a decent image.After a 25 min wait he showed quite well.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another Pallid Harrier showed up, this ringtail didn't hang around though.With territory to go to they don't stop long!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isabelline Wheatear.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not 100% sure, but I think this could be a Tawny Pipit.My birding skills are nowhere near what I'd like, but I'm learning all the time.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You could spend hrs within the Anarita area, searching its many tracks and gullies.I think it is many peoples preferred birding place, due to its closeness to Paphos.Sightings of many different species on migration abound and raptors are usually present in good numbers.Towards the end of April ,Red Footed Falcons favour it as a stopover, they perch on the electricity wires, with Lesser and Common Kestrel, scanning the floor beneath them for insects and lizards!</span></td></tr>
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-67858518384211964962018-04-13T21:02:00.002+01:002018-04-13T21:05:36.025+01:00Cyprus 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandria again today, always good for Harriers patrolling the crop fields<span style="font-size: small;"> and I wasn't to be disappointed!This Pallid harrier took me by surprise as I drove around the fields!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luckily it landed about 300 metres away, allowing me great views from the car.It brought back memories of the male Pallid that visited my local Trough of Bowland last year!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isabelline Wheatear were ever present as well as Northern,later I was to find a Female Desert amongst them!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sardinian Warblers scratched and called from their dense foliage usually, but this one showed itself very well.Always around in good numbers in the thorny scrub!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marsh Harriers pass through quite regularly!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very upright stance with the Isabelline wheatear!</td></tr>
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-27114395293066536462018-04-02T10:24:00.002+01:002018-04-15T07:31:48.716+01:00Cyprus March 2018.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A few images below of my recent trip to Cyprus,one of my favourite birding destinations.After meeting up with my good friend <a href="https://www.nature-of-cyprus-photography.com/">Albert Stoecker</a> we set off early for Phassouri roadbeds near to Akrotiri.A few new hides have been installed on the reserve, which in my opinion have been built to the wrong design,I believe plans are in order to rectify this!After an hour or so there, we called in at Bird Life Cyprus' AGM,where I renewed my annual subscription and listened to various talks on the future of the organisation.A very entertaining couple of hrs, with a committee who are totally dedicated to the cause of bird protection.Please watch this short documentary<a href="https://youtu.be/AJdKVY1NZek">Wings on the wind</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3U7KthLNwG6vVB-pI-YxvG8dw1pq0o-UIRCkKCZABI7akL3tomHxQoQHm4U2NEwuL06l4HJwz-LnRGUcAxR-mbA4litCrW0YlujbfUSyOXi2g3-wqP0n8UUPkcpCSj6yw9UuHvPHcIyN/s1600/Cyprus+2018-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="617" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3U7KthLNwG6vVB-pI-YxvG8dw1pq0o-UIRCkKCZABI7akL3tomHxQoQHm4U2NEwuL06l4HJwz-LnRGUcAxR-mbA4litCrW0YlujbfUSyOXi2g3-wqP0n8UUPkcpCSj6yw9UuHvPHcIyN/s640/Cyprus+2018-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Anyway,Glossy Ibis were present on arrivals nice start to the day!<br />
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3 Garganey also greeted us in front of the hide too!<br />
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Aren't the males stunning!<br />
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A quick fly-by Marsh area patrolled the reserve, though always distant!<br />
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On the way home, we called into Mandria, were this short eared owl was spooked by a dog walker,a really good bird for Cyprus.In fact 3 others were located at Akrotiri the same morning!!<br />
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The highlight was this male Pallid harrier, briefly perched on a rock about 70 metres away.<br />
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Again Marsh harriers were present around the agricultural fields,looking for prey<br />
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I never tire of watching Harriers on the wings graceful with wings up turned!<br />
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And of course the ever present corn bunting,siging from the tops of the bushes!<br />
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<br />Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-91066414016162340572017-11-17T17:00:00.000+00:002017-11-17T17:02:17.745+00:00KingfisherI was up quite early today,as the forecast was quite good.I decided to head for a local nature reserve about 3/4 drive away, in the hope of seeing and photographing a Kingfisher.Usually they are about this particular place,but I hadn't,t been for a long time,so I was edging my bets a little!<br />
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There are numerous hides on the reserve,but I headed for the place that I saw them last!On entering the hide, another photographer was in position, and on enquiring with him, one bird had been present an hour earlier.So with that encouraging news,I set my stall.All was quiet for the next hour, save for a Heron patrolling the far margins, in the space of 20 minutes, it had caught 3 small roaches at least there was plenty of food about.</div>
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From out of nowhere a Kingfisher flew in and landed about 20 metres away on a known perch.Great,action at last! he never did much really, not even a dive, but I obtained a dozen or so shots with the camera!He was soon away though and again it went quiet for the next 11/2 hrs.The other photographer had had enough and made his way out.Action was quite slow really, even the Heron departed!</div>
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It really is a waiting game when I'm out with the camera, but I'm always confident that something will happen.If birds or mammals were constantly in view, it would be easy ,wouldn't it.I certainly don't mind a long wait.Sometimes of course, nothing happens, but 9 times out of 10 it does, keeping me on my toes and alert!I had the hide to myself, which is just how I like it.Kingfishers are prone to the slightest of movements and a hide full of chatting people is not good!</div>
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True to form, a Kingfisher returned to the same perch on the far bank.Again he wasn't in hunting mood, but what he did do, was to cough up a pellet, he had been hunting previously then.I managed a few shots of this regurgitation, after which, he preened for a while, then went about his travels.</div>
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So 3 hrs in the hide and about 3 mins of a Kingfisher,but I certainly wasn't complaining of lack of action.I,d set out to photograph a Kingfisher and luckily I achieved my goal, with a few decent images to boot.!Thanks again for looking in on my blog and I will catch up again with you soon!<br />
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Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-76521156989551057482017-11-15T12:39:00.001+00:002017-11-15T12:39:36.333+00:00Leighton moss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had been thinking of visiting Leighton Moss reserve at silverdale recently, so I decided to make the effort and see if I could add some pictures of the Bearded Tits that frequent there.I knew that they would be visiting the grit trays, that are put out for them, but this can be a hit and miss affair!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQfjXl_1CwD8HvHM_lCBGxVkIQEgAp2MsZDxoBDxtgT289QBUZ14slRZ3YzfQ4cpRO7S70p0qL1XeB5o6XeKMznFoAOnBXRyrY0x55SV3xCnVyXUichcOnj8BfJLVM45JMdUvlrKZsgcM/s1600/Bearded+Tit-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="939" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQfjXl_1CwD8HvHM_lCBGxVkIQEgAp2MsZDxoBDxtgT289QBUZ14slRZ3YzfQ4cpRO7S70p0qL1XeB5o6XeKMznFoAOnBXRyrY0x55SV3xCnVyXUichcOnj8BfJLVM45JMdUvlrKZsgcM/s640/Bearded+Tit-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Luckily for mesas I walked down the causeway,I could see a group of 6 or 7 folk waiting by the viewing area!As I neared ,I could hear the "pinging" call of the Tits as they moved through the reeds.<br />
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A pair of birds were feeding on the grit, but I wanted some natural images of them in the reeds.A male bird suddenly came into view and afforded some great views in the mid morning light!<br />
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Most of the Beardies are sporting different coloured rings to aid with the monitoring scheme that goes on there!<br />
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He hung around,spreadeagled across the reed stems, weighing up the grit tray.<br />
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Unusually this female wasn't rung, she may have dropped in on migration, on her journey south!<br />
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The grit aids with digestion of seeds that they feed up on, and of course makes them a lot easier to view.Usually you are lucy to see them amongst the vast roadbeds,so the trays serve 2 purposes.<br />
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In one of the hides, I watched a cormorant hunting the shallow bays.This particular bird was rewarded with a jack pike, for its efforts!<br />
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It didn't hang around with it though and with one flick of its head, consumed the whole fish quite easily!There was a total of 4 cormorants on the mere fishing, so its no wonder fishery owners despise them.They would soon clear out a well stocked pond in days!<br />
A dog Otter had been reported earlier, taking a coot, but i wasn't present when it was about ,so missed the spectacle.On my next visit,I will try to be there for first light and hopefully be in position, should the Otter show again.So thanks for taking the time out to view my blog and I will catch up with you soon!Paul Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04505789792185998258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753090381810143582.post-71287672016628742992017-11-08T17:32:00.001+00:002017-11-08T17:37:40.627+00:00More Hawfinch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A 5'oclock alarm call had me up and loading the car for another trip to the Hawfinch site.I like to give myself plenty of time to make sandwiches/flask and check the photography gear!<br />
Scrapping the ice off the windscreen, was a first for me in a long time, but a cool clear morning lay in wait, my favourite conditions.<br />
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Arriving on site for 7.00 the sun was just starting to appear over the moorlands to the East,hopes were high for some better images of the finches'.It was going up for 8 o'clock, when I heard the short zip of the Hawfinch and on scanning around, found this female high in the tree tops.She only stayed for about 40 secs, but enough time for me to grab a few record shots and 20 secs of video.<br />
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She was soon joined by another bird 30 mins later but they were so difficult to gain clear, unobstructed shots of.I did manage a few later on mid morning, which I was quite pleased with, but I know that future visits should produce better images, when most of the leaves disappear from the hornbeam trees.As soon as they head for these to feed, they blend in with the foliage and sit tight, gorging on the abundant seeds.<br />
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It was a beautiful morning to be in the vicinity of these not so common birds, but the early rise and hour's drive is always worth the effort!Glad that you popped by to view the blog and I'll try to keep a more up to date account, of my wanderings with the camera!<br />
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