Some birds seen over Christmas

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Managed to get a few days away in north Norfolk over Christmas, and went to some of the nature reserves there. These are quite definitely not th best pictures I have seen of these birds, but, for me, they are all firsts, so please excuse me posting them as I feel relatively pleased with the results. Not being a bird watcher, except during the winter months when there are fewer insects, if any are incorrectly identified I will happily accept correction.

1. Kingfisher
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Seen at Cley Marshes Reserve, run by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Previously, nearer to home, all I had ever seen was a flash of blue disappearing into the distance. To see a Kingfisher perched relatively close at hand was something that I had never expected might happen, let alone be able to take a picture of one.

2. Bar-tailed Godwit
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Seen above the beach at Holme Dunes Nature Reserve, again run by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

3. Oyster Catcher
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Seen flying along the edge of the beach between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton just after noon on Christmas Day.

Hope you enjoy these shots as much as I did seeing these lovely birds.

Hope that everyone has a "Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year".
 
Phil,
If you enjoy and like them - that is all that matters! Not the easiest subjects to capture!

all the best to you
 
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