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Tony_J

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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.
 

Tony_J

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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.
 

unintended1

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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

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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.
 

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