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Saturday, 16 March 2019

Change of plans

 After a lifetime supporting the RSPB I felt as though I've  had enough. Years of watching a bunch of amateurs trying to be professionals I decided to pay the WWT a visit and was I impressed, I joined on the spot. There were people who new what they were talking about, helpfull, polite, the cafe was excellent, the reception  was well furnished with a viewing area so good it was not nescessary to venture outside.  It was lousy day weatherwise and not good for photography but through the windows I managed to get these pictures.
Never been this close to an eider before

This hawaiian goose sat on the path enjoying a bit of sun ( briefly)

A pochard enjoying the same bit of sun.
I did not go prepared for photography so I am looking forward to my next visit when I shall go fully prepared.
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  1. Marc Heath16 March 2019 at 07:48

    Sounds like a very worthwhile visit Mike. Particularly like the Eider photo, very nice.

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    1. Mike Attwood16 March 2019 at 23:43

      Hi Marc, Its a bit artificial in some ways but it certainly brings the wild birds in. Lots of local waders, wagtails and kingfishers. Plenty of hides and not too far to walk.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.