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Saturday 30 November 2013

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)

This is not a first, but it is the best I've got. And I am pleased. I have plenty to show you.  I have been after the Dipper for nearly ten years, and now here it is.





Thursday 28 November 2013

Monday 25 November 2013

Cape Teal (Anas capensis)

 It's not too cold, but there was a large amount of clouds around. And, there isn't any point taking my camera out, and me. Brrrrrrrrr. Here is a Cape Teal, photographed in the middle of September.






Sunday 24 November 2013

Magpie (Pica pica)

With its noisy chattering, black-and-white plumage and long tail, there is nothing else quite like the magpie in the UK. When seen close-up its black plumage takes on an altogether more colourful hue with a purplish-blue iridescent sheen to the wing feathers, and a green gloss to the tail. Magpies seem to be jacks of all trades - scavengers, predators and pest-destroyers, their challenging, almost arrogant attitude has won them few friends. Non-breeding birds will gather together in flocks.






Saturday 23 November 2013

Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis)

I went out this morning to find a Cattle Egret, didn't find one. Instead, I got a Meadow Pipit. One day I'll catch one of Egret.









Monday 18 November 2013

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula)

Another bad day, so here are some from my magic bag, thanks Trevor, for reminding me, ha ha.