A fine day appeared and considering the weather lately it was decided to attempt the wetlands if there were no floods en route. The sun shone and there were no hold ups. So lunch was taken and then I went for my walk. Plenty to see if you could spot them in the reed beds. There were several shelducks looking for parteners.
Lapwings were in abundance. This was the only one that didn't seem to have a partener.
Shovelers were present. This male spent most of his time chasing off the gulls.
This tufted duck couldn't find a partener and spent most of his time wandering around looking very sorry for himself. I finished the day with a red kite but by then the light had gone and the pictures wre not up to my standard.
Lapwings were in abundance. This was the only one that didn't seem to have a partener.
Shovelers were present. This male spent most of his time chasing off the gulls.
This tufted duck couldn't find a partener and spent most of his time wandering around looking very sorry for himself. I finished the day with a red kite but by then the light had gone and the pictures wre not up to my standard.
Nice you got out for a while. I seem to have forgotten what the sun looks like, at least at the weekend anyhow. Looks like this weekend is back to windy wet weather too.
ReplyDeleteHi Marc, It turned into such a nice day that I wished I'd gone out earlier.
DeleteMike.
Hi Mike!!!...Nicel series of images .. Happy week
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana, I must keep practicing ready for when something exciting comes along. Take care, Mike.
DeleteHi Mike,
ReplyDeleteGlad you also managed to get out and put the camera back into action.always good to see a tuftie and Shoveler.
All the best,
John
Hi John, My excursions have to be planned in advance depending hour much energy I have in store, so when I get results like that it makes the effort all worth while. Good luck.
DeleteMike.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteGlad you managed to get out for a while, the days get very long without a camera and birds, I always find seeing a Badger as a treat, always good to see a Tuftie and Shoveler,
All the best and keep safe,
John
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteLiving in a country village I can leave my house and walk for about a mile without seeing anyone. I never go out without my camera.And at the moment the wildlife seems to be coming to me.
Thankyou John and stay safe.