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| tappersnapper | Mar 21 2013, 08:50 PM Post #101 |
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A male Garganey (Anas querquedula) deserves so much more than to be photographed like this on a muddy bank. One to be improved on but my only reasonable one to date.![]() Garganey (Anas querquedula) by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| tappersnapper | Mar 21 2013, 08:56 PM Post #102 |
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Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) taken in the Kruger in 2005. Seems like an eternity ago!![]() Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| happyhare | Mar 21 2013, 09:13 PM Post #103 |
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May I ask where in Swindon you saw the Ferruginous Duck Tim? Gadwall plummage is lovely I agree the Giant Kingfisher is stunning!
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| tappersnapper | Mar 21 2013, 09:15 PM Post #104 |
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Again a bit indulgent with 3 images but let's face it, the male Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) thoroughly deserves it! This first one was taken some time ago when my photography and equipment was a bit iffy but the expression on the female's faceat the displaying antics of the male always makes me laugh (and wish I had been better at taking photos then). I hope I get another opportunity to take this record of behaviour. ![]() Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) displaying by timtapley, on Flickr These taken this year show the male in a somewhat more dignified pose. ![]() Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| tappersnapper | Mar 21 2013, 09:18 PM Post #105 |
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Thanks happyhare. The Fudge Duck was taken in Lydiard Park in early April 2011. |
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| happyhare | Mar 22 2013, 07:51 AM Post #106 |
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at those faces Ah! Nice place Lydiard Park. I shall have to look more closely next time I'm there!
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| Tabatha | Mar 22 2013, 08:25 AM Post #107 |
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A lovely selection of birds. I like the one of the coot and the posing goldeneye
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| Davebutterflyman | Mar 22 2013, 04:17 PM Post #108 |
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Brilliant set of photos Tim ![]() Great characters those Goldeneye ducks are...beautifully captured. That is one Kingfisher sp i would love to see...fabulous looking bird. |
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| Night Owl | Mar 22 2013, 11:42 PM Post #109 |
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set of photos Tim the Great Kingfisher is a fabulous looking bird
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| celticsparrow-Jan | Mar 23 2013, 10:54 AM Post #110 |
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I would love to see one of those Kingfishers too, a brilliant selection of photos Tim
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| tappersnapper | Mar 24 2013, 09:20 PM Post #111 |
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Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) seem such an easy bird to get a good photo of, but I have to say I have had some difficulty getting a satisfactory shot away from a feeder. Here's a record shot of one on a seed feeder which shows good colour and detail but not my uotimate aim as a nature photograph: ![]() Goldfinch by timtapley, on Flickr These are crops of hots taken from some distance but in a more natural environment, which I personally prefer. Not sharp, detailed photos but i quite like the artistic quality and feel to them: ![]() Goldfinch 2 by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Goldfinch 3 by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Goldfinch 4 by timtapley, on Flickr This year my aim is to get something that captures both qualities. |
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| tappersnapper | Mar 24 2013, 09:47 PM Post #112 |
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Great Black Backed Gull (Larus marinus). The most pelagic of all the British gulls and the only one that could genuinely be described as a seagull. These images show it as a graceful aviator but also as a fearsome predator. The squeamish may want to skip the last two photos. Experts may like to help me identify the unfortunate victim. ![]() Great Black Backed Gull 3 by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Great Black Backed Gull 2 by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Great Black Backed Gull 4 by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Great Black Backed Gull (Larus marinus) by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| tappersnapper | Mar 24 2013, 10:11 PM Post #113 |
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Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) make lovely subjects, especially when in breeding plumage or with their sfripey chicks.![]() Great Crested Grebe (2) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Great Crested Grebe 2 (2) by timtapley, on Flickr ![]() Great Crested Grebe with Chick by timtapley, on Flickr Edited by tappersnapper, Mar 24 2013, 10:12 PM.
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| tappersnapper | Mar 24 2013, 10:21 PM Post #114 |
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Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)![]() Great Spotted Woodpecker by timtapley, on Flickr |
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| happyhare | Mar 25 2013, 08:03 AM Post #115 |
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More brilliant photos Tim, with the GC Grebe and chick
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| Tabatha | Mar 25 2013, 08:35 AM Post #116 |
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Tim. the great crested grebe with chick and the detail on the first goldfinch photo.
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| Davebutterflyman | Mar 25 2013, 02:33 PM Post #117 |
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Brilliant shots Tim ![]() Great sequence of GBB Gull shots. The prey bird has me a little puzzled, the bill i thought at first looked a little like a Petrel sp but other id pointers cannot be seen from those images. I am very intrigued as to what sp it is...would you mind if i submitted the photo to an ornithologist i know? |
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| feedyourhedgehog | Mar 25 2013, 02:49 PM Post #118 |
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Great photos Tim love the grebe chick The "victim" does look a bit like a storm petrel Dave It'll be interesting to know what it is
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| tappersnapper | Mar 25 2013, 02:58 PM Post #119 |
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Not at all Dave. I am intrigued to know what it is too. When I photographed this action I thought it had a fish or crab. It wasn't until I got it on the laptop and cropped in that I even realised it was a bird. Thanks Paula. |
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| Danny's Nature | Mar 25 2013, 04:20 PM Post #120 |
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Brilliant work Tim, I especially like the Great Crested Grebe shots.
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the Giant Kingfisher is stunning!



at those faces



A lovely selection of birds. I like the one of the coot and the posing goldeneye




set of photos Tim the Great Kingfisher is a fabulous looking bird













with the GC Grebe and chick
the great crested grebe with chick and the detail on the first goldfinch photo.
love the grebe chick
It'll be interesting to know what it is
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