Last set of images from Slimbridge in the afternoon as the light improved. Pleased to catch a Pied wagtail with fly in mouth - they entertained for most of the time. Lots of pairing going on among the Avocets and the Oystercatchers were mating. Even found a Redpoll among the Goldfinches and Siskin in the Alder cones
Showing posts with label Slimbridge. Show all posts
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Friday, April 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Slimbridge Visit 2
Monday, March 25, 2019
Kingfishers Perform Well at Slimbridge
We visited Slimbridge on Friday on the way to Somerset and spent a long while watching their pair of Kingfishers. The male brought the female a fish at regular intervals and after consuming it they both bathed and preened. Unfortunately for photographers they are at a distance, the light was abysmal and the windows of the hide have been locked to prevent disturbance - a sensible measure! Also enjoyed the Bewick Swan, flamingos and various duck species.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Kingfishers at Slimbridge
Called in at Slimbridge on the way back from Somerset and was delighted to see Kingfishers there again from the Hide. Apparently, they started to nest in the bank and then deserted. From their behaviour, they have a nest elsewhere. In the first series, the kingfisher caught and then dropped a fish. In the second series a fish was caught then knocked on the head before turning it to present head first at the nest burrow.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Slimbridge 2
A few more images from the trip to Slimbridge - Black-tailed Godwit flock, three Cranes coming into land, two fighting Rooks, a very cold Pigeon, an aggressive Herring Gull and a muddy Water Rail.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Slimbridge 1
A few of the wild birds that we enjoyed photographing today at Slimbridge. The Cranes were a bit elusive but great to see 10 birds gathering to hopefully mate and breed. Lots of Egret, Shelduck, Black-tailed Godwits, Rooks and Jackdaws. More to follow
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