The main visitor of interest was the colourful male Great-spotted Woodpecker, with a supporting cast of Great Tits, Blue Tits and Coal Tits.
I know I have posted many shots of the GS Woodpecker before, but it is such a colourful bird so who cares.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
From the Bird Hide
Another in the series of photographs taken from the bird hide. Unfortunately on this occasion and similarly with recent visits there has been nothing much that is different, due in part to the weather and time of year.
The main visitor of interest was the colourful male Great-spotted Woodpecker, with a supporting cast of Great Tits, Blue Tits and Coal Tits.
I know I have posted many shots of the GS Woodpecker before, but it is such a colourful bird so who cares.
The main visitor of interest was the colourful male Great-spotted Woodpecker, with a supporting cast of Great Tits, Blue Tits and Coal Tits.
I know I have posted many shots of the GS Woodpecker before, but it is such a colourful bird so who cares.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Parkland Walk (Final Part)
Mute Swans are meticulous in their bathing habits. I watched a pair for a while and they left no feather unturned. It was amusing to watch how they rolled over sideways completely in the water and some forward summersaults as well.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Parkland Walk (Part 4)
Who got the Bread.?
The question is who actually ended up with the piece of bread that was thrown in the water by a passing visitor.
1/1000 at f7.1 - 50mm. ISO400
Well the answer as can be predicted by this shot that was taken in sequence before the first one above. Mrs Mallard got the bread.
No guessing required with this shot below.
Under the Bat Willows.
I am a Coot and I don't give a hoot.
The question is who actually ended up with the piece of bread that was thrown in the water by a passing visitor.
1/1000 at f7.1 - 50mm. ISO400
Well the answer as can be predicted by this shot that was taken in sequence before the first one above. Mrs Mallard got the bread.
No guessing required with this shot below.
Under the Bat Willows.
I am a Coot and I don't give a hoot.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Parkland Walk (Part 3)
A Busy Time for Ducks.
Its a busy time in the Duck World and the reproductive season is almost upon them. With some species this creates a lot of friction amongst male suiters.
I watch these Gadwall (see below) around this time of year and much of their activity involves mild disputes on the water between males. It also involves regular take offs, flying around and landings in the same area with small groups of male and female. The Gadwall is a fairly quiet species and tend to pair off without much drama.
"Look at me, I am terribly handsome and can do this sort of thing easily."
"Yes, you are awfully big and strong Gaddy"
She follows him everywhere he goes, if only out of pure curiosity.
Male
Female
The scene below is a typical small group to be seen at this time.
The groups of Teal Duck I regularly see have already paired off. This pair below having tied the knot, were swimming about a small water scrape and there was one other pair in the same area.
Male
Female
Its a busy time in the Duck World and the reproductive season is almost upon them. With some species this creates a lot of friction amongst male suiters.
I watch these Gadwall (see below) around this time of year and much of their activity involves mild disputes on the water between males. It also involves regular take offs, flying around and landings in the same area with small groups of male and female. The Gadwall is a fairly quiet species and tend to pair off without much drama.
"Look at me, I am terribly handsome and can do this sort of thing easily."
"Yes, you are awfully big and strong Gaddy"
She follows him everywhere he goes, if only out of pure curiosity.
Male
Female
The scene below is a typical small group to be seen at this time.
The groups of Teal Duck I regularly see have already paired off. This pair below having tied the knot, were swimming about a small water scrape and there was one other pair in the same area.
Male
Female
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Parkland Walk (Part 2)
Some feathered friends observed on the way.
These are resident geese in the parkland (see below). They look like a Greylag/Farm yard cross.
They were having a chatter with each other about something. The manner in which they were holding there heads is a typical farm yard goose trait.
Head shots of some of the resident Canada geese.
A rather bold Woodpigeon strutting about eating bits of bread left by visitors who had been feeding the geese.
These are resident geese in the parkland (see below). They look like a Greylag/Farm yard cross.
They were having a chatter with each other about something. The manner in which they were holding there heads is a typical farm yard goose trait.
Head shots of some of the resident Canada geese.
A rather bold Woodpigeon strutting about eating bits of bread left by visitors who had been feeding the geese.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Parkland Walk (Part 1)
The Return of the White Stuff.
By the time I had ventured out this morning, a lot of the snow that we had last evening and overnight had started to thaw and disappear.
A selection of tree bark.
By the time I had ventured out this morning, a lot of the snow that we had last evening and overnight had started to thaw and disappear.
A selection of tree bark.
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