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Some pictures I took recently

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  • #7052
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    There's something subdued about that Buzzard. It just doesn't seem alert or in good health.


  • #7053
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


    Jazlyn Incalculable Yo-yo wrote: »
    There's something subdued about that Buzzard. It just doesn't seem alert or in good health.

    All I can say is that he was extremely alert when I was trying to stalk closer to him , He spotted me the second I passed a gap in the hedge and was off . He was eating well and hunting actively for the time I was there and he was not alone, I spotted 5 Buzzards in the area , 2 of which hunt the field where these photos were taken . I have been watching the area for quite a while now and these Buzzards are in great condition with a plentiful source of food in this area.

    What makes you think he is not in good health ?


  • #7054
    Myksyk
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 3,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭Myksyk


    Another selection of the beautiful birds visiting my garden these last few weeks ...

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  • #7055
    Zoo4m8
    Registered Users Posts: 1,003 ✭✭✭Zoo4m8


    Can I just say,as someone who can barely use a point and shoot, that I find the quality of photos from all contributors to this thread absolutely facinating...easily my favourite thread on the whole forum..


  • #7056
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    A splash of lesser celandines


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  • #7057
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    What a beautiful morning:)

    a few from Lucan Demesne ....


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    26001207876_21d7ea099c_o.jpgBullfinch


  • #7058
    GreyEagle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 318 ✭✭GreyEagle


    Here's a goldfinch on the nyger seed in the back garden.
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  • #7059
    savagethegoat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭savagethegoat


    wonderful picture GreyEagle


  • #7060
    GreyEagle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 318 ✭✭GreyEagle


    savagethegoat wrote: »
    wonderful picture GreyEagle

    Thanks. I took it from about 2m range, sitting in a seat hide.


  • #7061
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    Early bird....:)


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  • #7062
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


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  • #7063
    OpenYourEyes
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    25979774341_90ece7a697_c.jpgMute Swan
    by Brian, on Flickr

    26046133925_bd4520754d_c.jpgBrent Geese
    by Brian, on Flickr

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    by Brian, on Flickr


  • #7064
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    Had another fleeting visit to the garden - a half an hour ago :eek:





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  • #7065
    Myksyk
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 3,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭Myksyk


    Some little guys from yesterday and this morning. A couple of redpolls which I haven't seen much of. Plus a chaffinch doing a Marilyn Monroe impression!

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  • #7066
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


    OpenYourEyes ,

    Great photos of the Brent geese , I have taken many photos of them but it is very difficult to get good definition on their eyes , Black head and Black eyes are difficult to define, well done on your photos....


  • #7067
    OpenYourEyes
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    Nightforce 65X55 wrote: »
    OpenYourEyes ,

    Great photos of the Brent geese , I have taken many photos of them but it is very difficult to get good definition on their eyes , Black head and Black eyes are difficult to define, well done on your photos....

    Thanks Nightforce! It was my first proper attempt at photographing Brent (none in my home county!) and I was lucky that the bright sun that day allowed for the 'glint' in their eyes - though that same bright sun caused its own problems with overexposure etc!


  • #7068
    LinF
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭LinF


    Zoo4m8 wrote: »
    Can I just say,as someone who can barely use a point and shoot, that I find the quality of photos from all contributors to this thread absolutely facinating...easily my favourite thread on the whole forum..

    I'm similar - point & shoot. To date with the help of this thread I have listed 58 species so far most of them I have never seen before. The quality of the photography is great.


  • #7069
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    Spreading their wings.... this morning Lucan Demesne

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  • #7070
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


    [IMG][/img]26049584496_e99b09aea7_c.jpgGoldcrest 2 Copyright by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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    [IMG][/img]25802654680_356b092d0e_c.jpgFirecrest 4 Copyright by Rod Wilson, on Flickr

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  • #7071
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    That's a scarce migrant to the south coast. Where did you get it?


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  • #7072
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


    Jazlyn Incalculable Yo-yo wrote: »
    That's a scarce migrant to the south coast. Where did you get it?

    Spotted in Dublin Near Swords today, I think all of Birdwatch Ireland were there today so there were only brief views but a couple of photographers got some nice shots , these are ok but I didnt get the Fire crest flared up....


  • #7073
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    A few of the smaller birds from today’s stroll


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    26006398551_7f0f39ce12_o.jpgblue tit

    26070579485_fe6c648827_o.jpgwren


    26004243991_07cd36418a_o.jpgbullfinch


  • #7074
    keps
    Registered Users Posts: 9,324 ✭✭✭keps


    @ Nightforce.

    Congrats:)

    Fantastic to get those pics of the Firecrest-- I love the Irish name on the Birdwatch Ireland site Lasairchíor


  • #7075
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


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  • #7076
    LinF
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭LinF


    Keps the wren looks so serene & content in the 2nd pic - the ones here all look scrawny and harrassed.

    Nightforce could you give me the name of 3rd pic please "Mostly black tailed Godwit...?" I am just learning and not up to bird watcher standard. TIA


  • #7077
    savagethegoat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭savagethegoat


    I spent a few entertaining minutes watching this guy diving and swimming. My first Dipper. Kanturk Town Park



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  • #7078
    GreyEagle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 318 ✭✭GreyEagle


    Siskin on the feeder
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  • #7079
    GreyEagle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 318 ✭✭GreyEagle


    Chaffinch seems very interested in my hide
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  • #7080
    Nightforce 65X55
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Nightforce 65X55


    LinF wrote: »
    Keps the wren looks so serene & content in the 2nd pic - the ones here all look scrawny and harrassed.

    Nightforce could you give me the name of 3rd pic please "Mostly black tailed Godwit...?" I am just learning and not up to bird watcher standard. TIA


    The birds in the flock are black tailed godwit as far as I know. There are 2 types of godwit. Black tailed and bar tailed ,the clue to their I'd is in the name. Black tailed godwit are the more common ones.


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  • #7081
    DellyBelly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭DellyBelly


    They are mainly black tailed godwit and some are coming into breeding plummage. They are the ones with the rusty colours on them. I also see knot in that photo.


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