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| micks bird pics; updated 22/03/15 | |
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| mick2 | Jun 21 2014, 07:17 PM Post #901 |
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cheers peppi and dave. have added the flycatcher to the screening thread |
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| mick2 | Jun 21 2014, 10:01 PM Post #902 |
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had a visit to riverside today to see if the whitethroat was still there. found them in same spot but would they come out to pose? nope. got one half decent pic and that was it. saw a lovely blue tit fledgling though. and a dunnock sunning itself but was very quiet there today. maybe the birds were watching the football? lol.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| JennyWren | Jun 22 2014, 10:29 AM Post #903 |
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i love the photos of that dear little BT fledgling , Mick .... and the little fly catcher .. smashing |
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 05:09 PM Post #904 |
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after an early start we boated out to an island in the reed beds and began clearing a path with the assistance of a watcher on the other side of river guiding us via walkie talkie. it was hard work when you were in front, which i was at the first nest and after awhile we were told we were in the general vicinity. i managed to find the first nest which was so exciting. the first nest had 3 chick's and the second nest had two. all were too young to ring though as were just a bit too small. they will go back next weekend and ring them now a path has been cleared to the nests. here are some photos of them, hope you enjoy them as much as i enjoyed being there. it certainly was a privelage and i hope i get invited back to other outings. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 05:10 PM Post #905 |
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| Grayling | Jun 22 2014, 05:23 PM Post #906 |
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Super photos Mick - what a wonderful experience
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 06:50 PM Post #907 |
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cheers grayling, it was a fantastic day out. i feel very privileged |
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 06:53 PM Post #908 |
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cheers jenny |
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| JennyWren | Jun 22 2014, 07:01 PM Post #909 |
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blimey ! one proud handler .... fantastic opportunity , Mick Are they not worried about you being there ? it's very lucky that the parents aren't concerned too much . Look at their huge wrinkled legs and feet/claws . and big mouth Wonderful
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| feedyourhedgehog | Jun 22 2014, 07:06 PM Post #910 |
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Fantastic photos Is that you holding them Mick a real privilege, they look like a pretty lively bunch
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 07:16 PM Post #911 |
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jenny they tried to peck when trying to lift from the nest, understandably but once in your hands and held firmly they settled down, they allowed me to stroke under there chin etc, was amazing. never saw one parent at first nest, at the second the male arrived after awhile circling and giving out alarm calls but wasnt agitated. the guy guiding us saw food passes after we left and the female going into the nest. the group have been ringing them for years there so are well experienced. paula, yes thats me holding them, i never thought i would be allowed to but i was the one that found the nest so had one thrust into my hands quickly :) i will never forget this day thats for sure :) |
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| mick2 | Jun 22 2014, 09:38 PM Post #912 |
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this gives you an idea of what we had to go through![]() i dont think i could have smiled any more lol
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| Night Owl | Jun 22 2014, 10:28 PM Post #913 |
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Just caught up on your latest posts Mick you've had some great sightings, and have captured them all superbly Absolutely stunning photos especially the shots of the Fly catcher
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| feedyourhedgehog | Jun 22 2014, 10:30 PM Post #914 |
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Another great selection of photos Mick.loved the Flycatcher and the Fluffy Blue Tit
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| Night Owl | Jun 23 2014, 12:42 AM Post #915 |
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What an amazing experience Mick and one you'll never forget Absolutely stunning photos those chicks are gorgeous it must have been fantastic seeing them up close and judging by the on your face in the last pic even better getting the chance to hold them. Thank you for sharing the photos with us |
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| Tabatha | Jun 23 2014, 06:56 AM Post #916 |
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Superb photos. How wonderful to actually get to hold the chicks. Will you get the chance to go again?
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| mick2 | Jun 23 2014, 02:40 PM Post #917 |
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Cheers Julie and tabatha. It was amazing holding and stroking them. I really hope i do get back tabatha, I've been told I will be given a shout when they are netting bearded tits for ringing at the reed bed's, that will be something also. |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jun 23 2014, 07:36 PM Post #918 |
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Brilliant captures Mick
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| mick2 | Jun 23 2014, 08:17 PM Post #919 |
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cheers julie, paula and dave |
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| Davebutterflyman | Jun 23 2014, 08:28 PM Post #920 |
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Absolutely fantastic Mick...what an experience! Superb photos and a day to remember
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one proud handler .... fantastic opportunity , Mick
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a real privilege, they look like a pretty lively bunch



you've had some great sightings, and have captured them all superbly
it must have been fantastic seeing them up close and judging by the 

Superb photos. How wonderful to actually get to hold the chicks. Will you get the chance to go again? 
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