Twitchers Thread

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This solitary brent goose arrived in Pagham in July. Months ahead of schedule.

Brent Goose by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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Grey Heron by Keith M, on Flickr

 

[Tony_J]

This Whooper swan has been with us on our pond since early December. We're feeding it mixed grain and veg but it is still very wary of humans - hopefully it will get used to us if it sticks around.

 

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This Whooper swan has been with us on our pond since early December. We're feeding it mixed grain and veg but it is still very wary of humans - hopefully it will get used to us if it sticks around.

That's a real treat. I've not seen one in the wild.

 

[Tony_J]

That's a real treat. I've not seen one in the wild.

Certainly is. We get them regularly on Mull in the winter but hitherto the longest visit on our pond has been a few hours. It has become a fixture in the last few weeks. It will probably head South (or North) at some point but you never know - a small number of pairs stay in Scotland to breed.

 

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Black-tailed Godwits. Left in non-breeding and right in breeding plumage.

Black-tailed Godwits by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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A common tern returns from the sea with it's catch.

Successful Fishing Trip by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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Grey Heron by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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Common Tern by Keith M, on Flickr

Black-tailed Godwit by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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Trying a low angle shot for a change

Robin by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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mobile phone picture, across my back garden to the next road up

https://flic.kr/p/2ofUH6z] 20230208_122745[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/photos/uh_simon/]uh_simon[/url], on Flickr

 

[Bolts]

Out on a sunny day

 

[Tony_J]

A couple of shots of Whooper swans taken at Caerlaverock WWT reserve

 

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A turnstone showing off it's wings

Turnstone in Flight by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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On a walk today I was lucky enough to have a very close encounter with this beautiful female kestrel. Best viewed large on Flickr.

Close Encounter by Keith M, on Flickr

 

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Another shot from yesterday's magical encounter with a wild kestrel.

Kestrel Up Close by Keith M, on Flickr

 

[Tony_J]

Beautiful shots!

 

[unintended1]

This was one of those times when I felt truly privileged to be so close to a wild bird and the experience made my day!

This kestrel was perched in a tree and then flew down to the ground. I was not in a hide or wearing any camo and she stayed there just a few metres in front of me for about 5 minutes. She seemed completely calm with my presence, looking around and occasionally glancing over at me.

Relaxed Kestrel by Keith M, on Flickr

 

[Bolts]

This was one of those times when I felt truly privileged to be so close to a wild bird and the experience made my day!

This kestrel was perched in a tree and then flew down to the ground. I was not in a hide or wearing any camo and she stayed there just a few metres in front of me for about 5 minutes. She seemed completely calm with my presence, looking around and occasionally glancing over at me.

Relaxed Kestrel by Keith M, on Flickr

Excellent shots Keith - sometimes Kestrels seem to decide they’re going to get up close and personal and it’s a privilege to be there when they do.

 

[unintended1]

Excellent shots Keith - sometimes Kestrels seem to decide they’re going to get up close and personal and it’s a privilege to be there when they do.

Thanks Ben. Yes, it really does feel like you've been allowed to share a special moment.