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Joe T
15-06-2008, 15:18
Hello all

Took some birdy shots this afternoon at a (very) local reserve (see here (http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/reserves/reserve.php?reserveid=114))

I saw quite a few relatively interesting birds but didnt get pictures of them all. At one point I disturbed a magnificent grey heron.

1. Nothing special, but I was pleased with this one. No crop.
http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2266-01.jpg

2.Tee hee!
http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2235-01.jpg

3. Swan. Again, no crop but 320mm!
http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2296-01.jpg

4. There was at least half a dozen Great Crested Grebes – lovely birds. This was the best I got, and its a bit OOF I'm afraid. :(
http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2298-01.jpg

5. OOF, but I was hoping someone could tell me what it is? Thanks
http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2172-01a.jpg

Thanks all. :)
Gary Wood
15-06-2008, 15:20
some nice shots Joe , not sure what your bird is though
Dark Star
15-06-2008, 15:24
Duck and the Swan are lovely! The water in the duck shot has a great colour and texture and the duck is good and sharp!

As for the mystery bird - someone will ID it soon I'm sure :)
Just Dave
15-06-2008, 15:27
last ones a Male reed Bunting
Joe T
15-06-2008, 15:28
last ones a Male reed Bunting

Oooh, cheers! :D
hairy
15-06-2008, 15:29
Reed Bunting Joe :thumbs:
A good day then, by the looks of it.
hairy
15-06-2008, 15:31
ooops, late again :lol:
Just Dave
15-06-2008, 15:32
Hi

Nice set of shots Joe, #1 my fav, :clap:
Joe T
15-06-2008, 15:32
Just checked out the reed bunting page on the RSPB website and it seems they are on the 'Red List' and as such a bit rarer than a lot of birds. Good spot then I guess! :)
cosmix3
15-06-2008, 15:34
Some nice shots their, Like the Swan :thumbs:
hairy
15-06-2008, 15:35
Got quite a few round here Joe, but I suppose it depends what part of the country your in. Some birds are more 'local' than others.
Good spot nonetheless :thumbs:
Joe T
15-06-2008, 15:46
Another (better maybe a little) reed bunting shot:

http://www.jtanner.co.uk/wildlife/080615Storton/DSC_2180-01.jpg

Still not great though. Its a very heavy crop, and I wasnt using my monopod. Bad Joe! :p
Cobra
15-06-2008, 15:55
Though its "only" a plain female Mallard I think #1 works very well indeed :thumbs:
Joe T
15-06-2008, 15:56
Though its "only" a plain female Mallard I think #1 works very well indeed :thumbs:

Thanks, that basically echoes my own thoughts. :)
Venomator
15-06-2008, 16:20
Nice set Joe especially the Mallard ... :thumbs: ... you are improving both your images and your ID skills ... :D








:p
birdy961
15-06-2008, 16:33
Nice set Joe, only down the road as well:thumbs:

Like the Mallard, it does work very well me thinks, and no.2 did make me laugh:lol:
Ladybird
16-06-2008, 09:52
Some good ones there Joe,Love no2!!! Would like to see more of the reflection in the first one, you chopped the head off! :gag:
IanC_UK
18-06-2008, 20:39
nice going Joe :) getting better with the wildlife stuff just need more lens now mate :)
mrgubby
18-06-2008, 20:43
Nice set of shots Joe but I don't think 3 & 4 are up to your usual panning standard :(










;) :p
Matt Sayle
18-06-2008, 22:51
Really the two duck shots and the one of the swan.