The picture below shows Harty marshes in all their frozen glory as I came over the top of Capel Hill on my way to the reserve.
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Also on Capel Hill were these sheep, just three weeks away from lambing. You can see the green, un-frozen patch alongside one where it has just got up from its night's slumbers.
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A scewered Golden Plover. I found this plastic decoy a few years ago in a corner of the reserve and imagine it must be a left over from by-gone shooting times. It stands outside the reserve barn.
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These five Brent Geese allowed me to get within 80 yrds of them, unfortunately my little camera couldn't do them justice but I have a new one arriving today which will hopefully allow me to zoom in much closer.
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A camera shy Midge who was determined not to smile for the camera.
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I found this Lords and Ladies along the base of one of the farmland hedgerows.
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Another disappointing photo which hopefully when enlarged will show a Little Egret and Grey Heron alongside each other along one of the marsh ditch banks.
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Oh Dear! Sounds like you're on that slipery slope to getting better and better photo's Derek :-)
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with that though, If you ever want an SLR camera with a zoom lens and all the bits, Ive got one you can have cheap :-) ( under £300)
Warren, thanks for the camera offer but I have already got a new one on its way which I doubt will still be of the quality of the one you have offered. I have no intention of joining the ranks of serious photographers I just want to be able to show birds a bit closer than the Egret and Heron today. I'm just hoping its as idiot proof as it advertised.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and nicely illustrated visit again Derek. I have noticed there seem to be more Chaffinches around than usual this year which surprises me considering the Winter we have had, maybe they liked it!!!
ReplyDeleteNice to see Midge :)