A pair of handsome young peregrines. I only wish I was fit enough to visit the site this year.
Thursday 29 February 2024
This is how it all ended
A pair of handsome young peregrines. I only wish I was fit enough to visit the site this year.
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- 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.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeleteThat went quickly with the continuation, nice to follow the development.
Greetings Frank
Hello Frank, The story took place a couple of years ago. My age is a handicap on my photography so I am doing history shots. Hope you like them.
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Buen reportaje, estuviste en el lugar y el momento adecuado. Enhorabuena Mike, un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.
ReplyDeleteThankyou German, I was lucky on the discovery of the nest which led to the several months of observation. I do not think anyone else new of the nest and me being the only visitor the birds accepted me and I made the most of the situation. Take care.
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Delighted to learn that the courtship was consummated, Mike, and that they successfully raised young. You must have been over the moon to get such shots. Best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteHello Richard, I was enchanted by it all. It was a magical experience. After the birds had got used to my visits they ignored me and I got some good close-ups. Best wishes,
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Hello Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! How wonderful that you found the nest and could follow the young Peregrines progress. I must say that it looks like the adults found the perfect sheltered spot to raise their family.
All the best
Sonjia.
Hello Sonjia, It was a beautiful spot and I was so close to the nest the youngsters treated me as part of the surroundings and as they grew up I was able to get close-up pictures of them. I would love to go back and see if they remember me. Take care.
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