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The more I stand and watch, the more! I stood and watched! and they just keep on working tirelessly, gathering Nectar required for the hive. Every Lavender flower was visited in turn and sometimes twice, mind you they did not stop on those that had the scent of the previous Bee's stinky feet on them, Every bright morning it was the same in they came ready for the plants over night refill, and once full of they went to unload and pass on the info to the rest. Buff Tails, Red Tails, Honey and Garden Bumble Bees, and one or two others I never got to identify. I was ignored and those that came to check out my colours, even the one which flew up the leg of my shorts , were not in the slightest aggressive.</div>
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And, what of the Leaf cutter's? well last year there were only four occupied tubes this year with three separate Bee's there are twelve tubes filled. So hopefully next spring I should see another set of tubes being erected for rent..<br />
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A some what emotive subject, scientific research versus emotional query???<br />
as you can see here we have a Dipper with both Silver add Gold awards for it's endeavours in existing in the British isles. Awards??? more like leg irons perhaps! so got a view or comment lets have it in the comments or mail lets see where it goes..<br />
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So a bit shorter than normal? no pontifimacations either..<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-78291759353271225482015-04-09T00:05:00.000+01:002015-04-09T00:06:16.094+01:00John Denver said it all??<strong>Some information for the readers of this Blog, assuming there is more than just me LOL! at the end of April it will move to my new Website </strong><a href="http://www.paulkingsphotography.zenfolio.com/"><strong>www.paulkingsphotography.zenfolio.com</strong></a><strong>. until the live switch over all blogs are being published there also just click the RSS feed so you don't miss the exciting continuation.</strong><br />
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Some After what seemed like an eternity, there is at last some warmth and sunshine to warm your back as you sit and wait or stroll around the local reserve. A little oops nearly fell asleep on the bench moment did occur !!<br />
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So there you go a selection of the last two weeks, nothing out of the ordinary but all worth the effort, it is another up at 5:00am for another go at the Hares, the sun will be directly in my eyes for the first hour or so, but you got to do it aint ya!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-50456694959630749542015-03-16T15:35:00.004+00:002015-03-16T15:35:51.828+00:00Of Druids and Nuclear powerThere was a bit of trepidation as we set off for the Anglesey coast to see a reported Lapland Bunting, and it was not until close to 10:00 before it was reported as still being around, Phew! And what a little corker, on the West coast of the UK for a change.. So here goes,,<br />
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The next objective was the Red Squirrels in the Newborough forest, having tried on so many occasions before I was not hopeful. But it was to be a good day and they were in fine form and coat.<br />
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They were not tempted by extra nuts but hey you can't get everything your own way.<br />
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No not on Anglesey but at the local reserve Venus Pool Shropshire, a cracking little bird and so confiding as well, he was with three others scratting around in the stubble. so there you go another blog posted and as usual comments etc. are welcome back soon Peeps.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-5833213856274716292015-03-10T18:51:00.001+00:002015-03-10T19:24:07.519+00:00Fast & Furious !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The 15th of February 2015, at 12:39 was good , the chance sighting in the distance of a Hen harrier was a bonus bird to the days mooch about at Venus Pool. there had been a report of one being sighted on the 8th of February in the same area. Nearly a month later it is still providing, for many their first Harrier sighting.</div>
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Dove Stone is one of those places that really did not like me, 1:5 hours of walking up hill with photo kit on back and adding a touch of "What am I doing up here?" winds gusting too quick and trying its best to stop a successful mission. Pah! well success was got as were some very nice pictures of the Hares, who were all white and surrounded by green and purple heather no wonder the confused looks!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-47661604238253502172015-02-22T17:13:00.001+00:002015-02-26T14:34:51.014+00:00Sink or SwimAnother trip to Parkgate for one of the highest tides this year did not fail to impress, with Hen Harrier, Short eared Owls, Water Rails, Pinkfooted Geese, Merlin and Voles, Shrews and Doormouse, to list but a few.<br />
So in an attempt to record as much as possible I arrived early as the crowds were going to be huge, it was overcast and the wind dropped the temperature a lot, it did abate thankfully as it was cold only 3 degrees c. so here are a few of what was on offer.<br />
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The people continued to grow in numbers, birders and the inquisitive alike spent time observing the tide rushing in over the marsh forcing the rodents to run or swim for safety only to hit the wall and hang on for life, the spectacle was soon over as the flood waters started to drop. A good tide and I will be sure to be there for the next spring tides.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-65706248798632912442015-02-09T08:33:00.002+00:002015-02-09T21:04:31.812+00:00A foggy day at the seaside and Brrr!An American visitor, an Owl with long ears! Snow Buntings on holiday? and a Purple Sandpiper, sporting not a lot of purple!.<br />
With the weather starting with thick fog set to lift around 09:00 it was a start at Burton Mere Cheshire arriving at just before reserve opening, to avoid the crowds and noisy birders!! for the first Bird of the day, the Long eared Owl.<br />
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A real corker but so difficult to photograph as it sat in the middle of a Hawthorn bush, in the shadows and blending in so beautifully these shots were not easy to get at all.</div>
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But the Gull was pleasing the crowds not just having a kip. The last one I had managed to catch was some years ago at Porthmadog.</div>
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So with more from the other day to process, thanks for dropping in and we hope to see you again soon.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-74748663618677404382015-01-17T17:51:00.000+00:002015-01-17T17:52:03.510+00:00The start of the year!January, is as a month, a bit bleh! with post xmas bills blasted Turkey still finding its way into curries and the ever rogue bauble found behind the curtain or under the over worked sofa.<br />
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But as it was the first of the year some fresh air and hopefully some fine birds to be found in the county, list!!! yes I know bit old hat but hey! was chased.. and one or two snaps to occupy the quiet moments taken, I am sure they are there just hiding!!!<br />
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Not a lot, but then again the county has been a bit slow for the time being. So hoping for some snow!! I shall leave you with it for now out tomorrow so who knows what might find on a water near you..<br />
PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-53164341948889120342014-11-30T23:08:00.000+00:002014-11-30T23:08:18.008+00:00December already unbelievableA few sorties out and about has not brought a lot in the way of Birds or anything else to that matter, so I shall just drop a few of what has been achieved over the last month..<br />
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So there you go a little of the November outings not a lot but some nice photos.<br />
I am hoping to have a few more for you during December. from some exotic places !!<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-90232525940445758172014-10-31T21:51:00.000+00:002014-11-01T10:19:48.047+00:00At Last.One of the highlights of Autumn is the appearance of Fungi, and the warmer weather and dampness has really helped them sprout up all over the place, from gardens to paths and of course the rotting stumps of old trees.<br />
Probably the most famous of the fungi has got to be the old dwarf seat, or umbrella. Instantly identifiable by it white spotted red cap and white stalk the Fly Agaric, it attracts a lot of photographers fly's, slugs and a few other things..<br />
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Its a bit of a guess but, I think that as the sheath breaks so as the fruit can grow to its full size the detached sheath shrinks to form the well known white clusters on the agarics red top. I wondered if as they were pushing up through the strands of grass these white clusters are rubbed of or pushed to the bottom leaving this under ring of clusters. as per the shot above?</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-34680245009751532592014-10-20T22:06:00.000+01:002014-10-21T13:26:48.736+01:00Moments of Mammilian delightThe annual Deer Rut is one of the amazing spectacles available to the general public in woodlands and parks throughout the United Kingdom. Occurring from mid Oct to Mid November and later.<br />
The barking of the Fallow deer and the roaring of the Red deer are sounds of the ancient woodlands and is a spectacle not to be missed.<br />
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So a day out in, for example, Richmond park, Exmoor, and a other sites around the country is certainly worth the effort to see these magnificent beasts showing their metal for the hinds.<br />
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So with bags packed cameras cleaned and checked and the most important, flasks of hot water for coffee, it was off for an early arrival. The Fallow were barking and one or two red deer stags were roaring and or wallowing and parading festooned with odd bits of vegetation. A few photos from the day follow.<br />
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So why not get out and about? Cannock chase, Powis castle, Lym country park or even Attingham although not so easy at times, or Tatton park all have deer of both species and see what you can achieve. just don't approach to close and do not get between a Stag and his hinds.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-45654769894342473292014-10-09T22:29:00.000+01:002014-10-10T22:06:14.714+01:00The Joy of something new!The requirement of having to go to Southampton, presented a well cool opportunity to spend three days at one the RSPB's premier reserves. The prospect of Bittern, Bearded Tits and harriers let alone the waders and possible deer on the reserve with Dartford Warblers in the vicinity it had the makeup of an exciting weekend.<br />
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A most exacting challenge was spotting a Cetti's Warbler low amongst the reeds, HA! more chance of meeting the moomins!! whilst the Passerine count was very low considering the local.<br />
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Minsmere RSPB reserve, is a place I shall be returning to as often as is possible. In particular both April and May , at the hight of the migration or even a good winter visit .we shall see of course, so return soon.<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-33245531635851283402014-09-22T00:44:00.000+01:002014-09-22T00:44:41.211+01:00A few from the last few outings Over the last couple of weeks it has been pleasant to get out and about so here are a few of the results.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I mean it go away</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Common Lizard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Brown Rat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Common Darter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It don't look happy</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5T9tzyyVwcE/VB9bsPBvUwI/AAAAAAAAGDw/B2qrTHlzr8o/s1600/Sparrow-Hawk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5T9tzyyVwcE/VB9bsPBvUwI/AAAAAAAAGDw/B2qrTHlzr8o/s1600/Sparrow-Hawk.jpg" height="400" width="296" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Garden Visitor</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little rest perhaps</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Common Sandpiper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greenshank</td></tr>
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thanks for taking a peep.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-53133593961214140512014-08-12T12:54:00.001+01:002014-08-13T00:39:12.788+01:00The Fasination of Bees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The pollination of plants across the planet is surely one of the most fascinating biological events to happen. From evolution of flowers to proliferate their species to the social order of the insects that perform this ritual on a daily basis, all over the Planet. But really ask some one to mention an insect or two amongst this great feat, I am sure the Bee will be the one at the top. A look in your garden will show you the delights of the humble Bee.</div>
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We had always had some Lavender in a pot but this year decided to replant and add a few more plants to a border, it took a while for things to settle back down but as soon as the flowers opened there they were Bees all over the place in greater number than had been seen before</div>
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And you would not believe just what they are capable of.</div>
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The Honey Bee is able to navigate using small magnetic crystal structures within the brain , it can communicate the direction and distance to food sources by performing what is termed as the Waggle dance, and can return to the same flower with un-nerving accuracy time after time.<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-37428006459692623182014-07-10T23:50:00.000+01:002014-07-10T23:50:16.061+01:00and it is still that time of year, Mmmmm! Sunshine.The butterflies in the last post proved very popular so a few assorted different ones for you..<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-30031002629078849832014-07-01T10:35:00.000+01:002014-07-01T10:35:44.402+01:00It is that time of year again !An outing to photograph some special local Butterflies again proved to be an exciting time out.<br />
The target was the beautiful Silver-studded Blue, found at a local reserve in Shropshire one of the few in the midlands if not the only one.<br />
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The ova or eggs are laid on plants in close proximity to ants nests, where when in the larval stage they are ushered into the nest of the ants by the ants themselves, the pheromone given of by the Larva makes the ants react as if it were a grub of their own, once inside it will be tended as if it is one of their own.<br />
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An interesting factoid is that larvae in captivity become agitated if no ants are in attendance and can or will die? the males seen to emerge ahead of the females and lay in wait for the females to restart the sequence.<br />
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The life cycle of the Silver-studded Blue is not unique in the insect world some of the goings on are a fantastic read . And some are species specific in that certain hosts are wising up to the game!!! a bit like birds in particular the Cuckoo v Reed Warbler egg coloration, And in Africa one Cuckoo's call specifies what species nest it was brought up in, ensuring its mate also had the same upbringing giving them a much closer colour symmetry to the hosts eggs, weird or what?<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-61628782928776394422014-06-24T21:07:00.000+01:002014-06-24T21:07:16.356+01:00It would have been rude not to have gone.And not a feeding station in sight, in fact the only pair in the area, the perfect location for a pair of breeders. Along with Common Redstarts, Whinchats, Spotted Flycatchers etc.<br />
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Probably the last visit this year so as to not to disturb any thing !! however that Whinchat keeps calling to me, so who knows!!<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-48834453763012232562014-06-20T22:32:00.000+01:002014-06-24T12:15:34.698+01:00Just A simple day out!It is a real pleasure to get out and the weather stays fine, and on arrival the target species is out and about feeding its brood, which should soon be out if the nest and begging in the open magical.<br />
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PaulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-37599241924646917772014-06-04T00:01:00.000+01:002014-06-04T00:05:33.565+01:00Another negative month So that was May ! once again it went past so quickly that the achievements were in the negative<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-91807006337521912632014-05-12T16:36:00.000+01:002014-05-12T16:36:48.768+01:00A Pleasant change indeed.It's Spring, its raining and windy and feeling like the start of Winter even the heating cranked back into life as the temp dropped. but thankfully a stunning male Garganey decided to put on a show at the local reserve. And one of the Grass Snakes put in a show , I'll be waiting for the next one..<br />
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A cracker of a bird to have on the reserve along with a few Black-tailed Godwits, Little Ringed Plovers and a float over Peregrine.</div>
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Not another decent day for ages what a pain?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-51848977975355136682014-05-08T08:35:00.003+01:002014-05-08T08:35:29.029+01:00Wood Warblers at Clunton Coppice, and a catch up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There has not been that many days recently where I have been able to get out and about, so to speak, but it was time for the annual pilgrimage to According to the forestry commission "The worst managed wood" Clunton Coppice! It was an overcast breezy day, but the Wood Warblers were, as usual high in the canopy and singing well.</div>
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A few days previous it was a day trip to photograph what is fast becoming a rarity through out the country due to the loss of wetlands and suitable habitat, Ratty, incorrectly portrayed in the book and TV programs as a Rat, was in fact a lovable Watervole.<br />
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<br style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Another brightly coloured bird which just seems to disappear amongst the undergrowth and foliage of </span>spring, and another bird with an amazing song to be heard in early spring as they arrive back on territories throughout UK<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">It seems to be a period of flitting about for my self as I try and catch up with more of the Spring activity</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tree Pipit<br /><br />To watch Tree Pipits gliding between perches is a sheer delight Whilst the song is quite weak amonst the others songsters, when heard it is beautiful.<br /><br /><br />As per usual , and so as not to bore you with picture after picture that's it, a few of this months captures so far. Hopefully there will a few more blogs this month weather permitting.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Paul<br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-86991955463990706352014-04-14T22:06:00.001+01:002014-04-14T22:06:52.182+01:00Well it's about darn time.Occasionally, just Occasionally, you happen on some good light and a subject that has eluded you for years.<br />
So it stands to reason that you tend to go a bit mad with the shutter release then calm down as you realise what you are doing is just wasting the valuable moment. Anyway, this is what happens when you calm down and take things easy and wait and wait and wait!!!<br />
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Not a lot for such a long time with nothing happening locally but its all kicking of now with the Common Redstart and Pied Flycatchers in at Bridges and Dipper,Nuthatch and loads of birds singing on territories.<br />
So with hopefully a day or two off coming along it could be a good week!<br />
We will see.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03652982901700104081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2356537754181083545.post-9929391435333709822014-01-11T19:59:00.000+00:002014-01-11T19:59:42.841+00:00Short days and slim pickings!Having dipped on two occasions now for the Two Bar Crossbill, it was, having not seen a report for a few days, that I went to Priorslee for a look see, as to whether the 2 female Scaup were still present. Thankfully they were and so!!!<br />
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to get out for the Lek this year.</td></tr>
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So I hope to see you again over the next few months or more.<br />
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