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Tuesday 2 April 2019

W W T Trip

 I really have become a great fan of the WWT at Arundel. I took these pictures through the window of the resturant while I had my lunch. There is always something going on and the birds which are all wild visitors seem quite at home and easy to photograph.
 This pair of oyster catchers were looking for somewhere to nest on the little island.
There were a dozen or so pochard looking for mates. During the visit we went for a trip on the electric boat and had a guided tour of part of the wetlands which was well worth the small donation (suggested £1) It took about half an hour during which many small birds were seen including kingfisher, goldcrest, cetti's warbler, sorry no pictures I had the 500m lens on the camera and they were too close. I shall go prepared next time.
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  1. Marc Heath3 April 2019 at 06:55

    Can't beat that. Sitting having lunch whilst watching the birds. Sounds a good combination to me.

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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.