philjay Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Sorry the title is a typo should read twitchers Despite the rain I popped over to Rutland Water to play with my Olympus and Samyang 300mm telephoto A mixed bag plus a couple of rarities The Osprey chicks had fledged last week but were still hanging around the nest for grub. There were 3 others lurking but couldn't get them with the camera easily. It was magnificent to watch one of the chicks practicing fishing, he never caught anything but his aerobatics were spectacular. Edited July 24, 2015 by Doc +Ibbo, xanthic and stash 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Great photo's Phil and the fifth one is a Great White Egret, quite a rare bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That Robin looks mean don't mess with me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 You beat me to it Mick, Gt White Egret is a top bird, well done Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Great photo's Phil and the fifth one is a Great White Egret, quite a rare bird. Normally you open the door to the hide and its empty, word had obviously got round cos I opened the door to this hide and it was standing room only. I had to shuffle up a couple of twitchers to get a shot. The Robin was great Alan, he came right up to me wanting grub no doubt, very trusting Edited July 24, 2015 by philjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have no idea, the first one is a robin but the rest Nice snap shots either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan the Plumber Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Normally you open the door to the hide and its empty, word had obviously got round cos I opened the door to this hide and it was standing room only. I had to shuffle up a couple of twitchers to get a shot.The Robin was great Alan, he came right up to me wanting grub no doubt, very trusting That is a great shot just love Robins been scolded many times by a Robin in my garden you know who's boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Love the Robin, nice lighting and pin sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) I have no idea, the first one is a robin but the rest Nice snap shots either way. 1 Robin 2 Osprey chicks, 1 on top of each pole 3 A tree full of Cormorants 4 Egret 5 Great White Egret 6 Coot See Mick and Ron, Im learning :-) :-) Thanks folks, the long shots were taken through teeming rain and at the limit of the lens Edited July 25, 2015 by philjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 As they say you are never to old to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) 1 Robin 2 Osprey chicks, 1 on top of each pole 3 A tree full of Cormorants 4 Egret 5 Great White Egret 6 Coot See Mick and Ron, Im learning :-) :-) Thanks folks, the long shots were taken through teeming rain and at the limit of the lens Do you know what these are? I got this snap shot when at Newquay Zoo early this year. Edited July 25, 2015 by M__ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Well I can tell you they are not a British Bird that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Some sort of fancy Guinea Fowl?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Probably taste like chicken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Ron, I think they are guinea fowls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I think Martyn's right, probably taste like chicken!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Fancy colour scheme I think they are the rare Newquay multi-coloured guinea fowl Edited July 25, 2015 by philjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 They look like they need to go on a diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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