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| Davebutterflyman | Apr 28 2013, 10:59 PM Post #261 |
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I think you always remember where and when you see a 'lifer' Tim and it is such a thrill to do so. I remember my first Whinchat at Derby Bridge in the Peak District and had two other lifers at the time in Merlin and Ring ouzel. Sometimes i wish i could go back and start again because i have seen nearly every species on the BTO list and only a handful of mega rarities have eluded me to date. I am determined to see these and especially Lanceolated Warbler, a species i have dipped on 3 times now! |
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| Night Owl | Apr 29 2013, 07:01 PM Post #262 |
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A set of photos Tim I love the shot of the Wheatear
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| Forget Me Not | Apr 29 2013, 07:19 PM Post #263 |
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Tim i love the Whinchat and Siskin
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| tappersnapper | Apr 29 2013, 09:12 PM Post #264 |
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Thanks everyone-and you are right Dave. Lifers leave a great impression and wonderful memories. |
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| tappersnapper | Apr 29 2013, 09:24 PM Post #265 |
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I saw this Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) on the way home today. Lovey bird.![]() Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Grey Wagtail 7 by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| Alex. | Apr 29 2013, 09:47 PM Post #266 |
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Great photos Tim |
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| tappersnapper | Apr 29 2013, 10:56 PM Post #267 |
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And this Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) was showing well too.![]() Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| tappersnapper | Apr 29 2013, 11:06 PM Post #268 |
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Thank you Alex. |
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| happyhare | Apr 30 2013, 07:01 AM Post #269 |
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I love that first wagtail shot
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| tappersnapper | Apr 30 2013, 07:56 AM Post #270 |
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Thank you hh. I call it 'It does exactly what it says on the tin' |
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| happyhare | Apr 30 2013, 12:15 PM Post #271 |
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| feedyourhedgehog | Apr 30 2013, 12:32 PM Post #272 |
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lovely photos Tim Love that wag of the tail and the Dipper having a good shake ![]() You really do get a great mix of birds where you are...............I knew me and the OH should've moved we used to talk about moving to Marlborough many years ago
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| tappersnapper | Apr 30 2013, 01:24 PM Post #273 |
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Thanks hh and Paula. These were taken at Freshford near Bath.
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| feedyourhedgehog | Apr 30 2013, 01:49 PM Post #274 |
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I love Bath too We used to visit my Aunt and Uncle there
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| Niggit | Apr 30 2013, 01:50 PM Post #275 |
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Beautiful, beautiful photos, Tim. Do you have a very powerful zoom lens, or is it a case of taking lots of time and trouble getting close enough to take such a good shot? Also, I'm intrigued to know what your spaniel has in his mouth in your avatar picture - it looks like a rock! |
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| Davebutterflyman | Apr 30 2013, 03:30 PM Post #276 |
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Excellent captures Tim ![]() Love the shots of the Dipper. |
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| celticsparrow-Jan | Apr 30 2013, 04:08 PM Post #277 |
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Brilliant photos Tim,you get to see some great birds
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| tappersnapper | Apr 30 2013, 07:39 PM Post #278 |
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Thank you Niggit. I use a 100-400mm lens for most wildlife stuff which isn't what I would really like to have but as much as I can afford. In good light I can use an extender but birds have a habit of skulking in the shade which doesn't help much. I do try to use a bit of field craft to get as close as possible but doing so without frightening the subject away isn't easy. I have just bought a small pop-up hide which I hope will improve my chances a bit. Yes it is a rock. Bonnie lived for swimming, rocks and sticks and was rarely seen without one or the other. She loved the chalky rocks around where we live and took great pleasure in chewing them to dust. When she finally left us last year she didn't have much in the way of teeth! I still find it hard to not pick ap a stick or rock to throw for her when I am out walking. Thank you Dave. I think it is quite a young one from the plumage. It stayed in the same place for quite a while so I wonder if it is staying close to it's nest site? Thank you Jan. We do have a lot of nice bird habitat around us although I have a lot to add to my life list yet! |
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| Night Owl | Apr 30 2013, 08:22 PM Post #279 |
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Fantastic photos Tim I love the shots of the Dipper
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| Niggit | Apr 30 2013, 08:48 PM Post #280 |
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Thankyou for that, Tim. Sorry about Bonnie. They certainly do leave pawprints on your heart, don't they? We had an old boy who used to love us to throw pebbles for him on the beach, but he wouldn't pick them up - he'd just go and point with his muzzle to where they landed, then wait for you to throw the next one! |
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set of photos Tim I love the shot of the Wheatear

Tim i love the Whinchat and Siskin





Tim

Love that wag of the tail and the Dipper having a good shake 

Fantastic photos Tim I love the shots of the Dipper
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