As a result the conditions for taking pictures were wonderful and the water so still. So - I just couldn't resist!!
I hadn't realised how clear the water was until I took this shot just as the Grebe dived. It's a pity I hadn't anticipated it as I've just missed getting the head in shot!!
I hadn't realised how clear the water was until I took this shot just as the Grebe dived. It's a pity I hadn't anticipated it as I've just missed getting the head in shot!!
Further around and a Little Grebe this time - pretty little birds!!
And in one area, there were at least three (and possibly four) Redshanks..
A Speckled Wood.
Chiff-chaffs, Blackcaps and Cetti's Warblers were heard everywhere it seemed; but only the most fleeting glimpses of all of them. And heard my first, I think, Sedge Warbler (or it could have been a Reed warbler - I'm not good at telling them apart).
Fingers crossed we'll continue to have this spell of decent weather although, looking at the forecast..........!!
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The Great Crested Grebe is great, give us more please.
Great photos as ever - I can never resist pointing the camera at great crested grebes either!
Great Coot chicks.
They havent even started breeding yet on my local patch in Cornwall let alone any young.
Yes its nice to start seeing the butterflies again Tricia, particularly in the hope of seeing a different species you haven't seen before.
Those Grebes are wonderful. The baby coots are just too, too cute. Great pictures once again Tricia.
Lovely photos again Tricia xx The coot chicks are great,and ugly in a cute way!!!! and its lovely to see butterflies starting to come out again xxxx A Beautiful post once again, thankyou xxx
Excellent selection Tricia.
I think our weather has improved no end since that volcano eruption and ban on flying lol
Love those little Coot chicks. They've a beauty all their own.
Must admit I struggle to tell the difference between Sedge and Reed, when they're singing. I'd guess if it was in some bushes/brambles, it'd be a Sedge. Not had Reed Warblers here yet.
Well done Tricia
That 1st shot is a cracker!!
Wow! the light in those pictures is great.
What photogenic birds! So graceful. Nicely captured. Love the little coot chicks also.
Firstly, my apologies to you all for not responding to your comments before this... just been a tad busy!
Bob - I shall be following up on their progress so watch this space...
Richard - I'm sure their mother loves them... know what you mean about Turkey Vultures.
Simon - I'm surprised you haven't seen any yet; I would have thought things would be earlier as far south as you?
Roy - I just love this time of the year when all the new flutters, damsels and dragons etc. start their life cycle again.
OC - I do like the Grebes - can't have enough of them
Karen - thank you - know what you mean about "ugly in a cute way"
Keith - I'm sure you're right; althugh on one or two days the light was a little "odd" - rather "eclipse" like!
and one day I'll get my head round Sedge and Reed songs!!
Tony - thank you - I rather like than one too ;)
Hi Irishwildlifephotograhy and thank you for visiting my blog.
The light was wonderful; doesn't often happen like that regrettably!
Janine - they are wonderful to photograph... but can be difficult at times because of the contrast of their "mahogany brown" and the whites of their under body!!
Neil - know what you mean. I sometimes just don't know what to do with all the pics. But can never resist - they're such great birds!!
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