New Images: Barrie H Kelly

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:41:29 GMT

Photographing birds in flight is never an easy task, particularly when the background is very busy as in these Images. Life gets even more complicated when the bird is flying low and erraticlally. .. I had no alternative but to use the center focusing point. Yes I had some out of focus Images, however I do have lots of "keepers".

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:29:11 GMT

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:40:46 GMT

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:56:04 GMT

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:19:47 GMT

This the second day trying to get some really good shots of this beautiful Owl.
Like the day before bitterly cold and another 3 hours plus wait.
This Image looks as though I've stuck it on the post.
The fact is the light had deteriorated and the Owl was beyond the distance of my lens, not the best of combinations.

Goosander .."Mergus merganser"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:53:23 GMT

Magpie .."Pica pica" on reeds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:46:56 GMT

I set off with the intention of photographing the elusive Bittern, 3 hours later without a single shot of the said bird... My only success was a Magpie.

I suppose it's better to photograph a Magpie, than just miss a Bittern.. as the saying goes !!

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:33:26 GMT

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:59:16 GMT

Short-Eared Owl .."Asio flammeus"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:24:01 GMT

Lesser Redpoll .."Carduelis cabaret"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:07:05 GMT

Photographed with the Siskins, two colourful birds. They took my mind off the biting cold wind

Siskin Male .. " Carduelis spinus"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:46:19 GMT

Siskin Male .. " Carduelis spinus"

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:39:31 GMT

Siskin Male .. " Carduelis spinus"

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:18:04 GMT

Robin .. "Erithacus rubecula" in heavy rain.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:55:46 GMT

Robin .. "Erithacus rubecula" with Holly berries

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:05:25 GMT

Robin .. "Erithacus rubecula" with Holly berries

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:25:02 GMT

Robin .. "Erithacus rubecula" In full song.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:17:31 GMT

Fighting Wildebeests .."Connochaetes taurinus" Namibia.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:25:27 GMT

Elephants heading to a water hole "Loxodonta Africana" Namibia.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:08:19 GMT

Not new Images, I'm trying a new technique.

Elephants heading to a water hole "Loxodonta Africana" Namibia.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:08:20 GMT

Same Image different technique.

White-clawed crayfish "Austropotamobius pallipes" UK species.

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:31:48 GMT

Crayfish are relatives of the lobster, and have five pairs of walking legs. The front pair feature large pincers for catching prey. They can be found under rocks or in holes in the bank. One of Britain's rarest crustaceans.

Gudgeon ... " Gobio gobio"

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:58:57 GMT

Treecreeper .."Certhia familiaris"

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:39:09 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis" on lichen branch

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:18:36 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis"

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:25:56 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis"

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:11:40 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis"

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:30:06 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis"

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:54:28 GMT

Goldfinch "Carduelis carduelis"

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:25:43 GMT

White-clawed crayfish "Austropotamobius pallipes"

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:15:57 GMT

White-clawed crayfish "Austropotamobius pallipes"

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:22:44 GMT

White-clawed crayfish "Austropotamobius pallipes"

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:00:05 GMT

Coot ..."Fulica atra"

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:11:29 GMT

Robin .."Erithacus rubecula" It's at this time of the year when the Robin is so photogenic in winter light.

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:26:58 GMT

Whooper Swans."Cygnus cygnus" Image 1

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:29:08 GMT

On Monday 28th November, I had an early morning start, travelling up to Dumfries & Galloway to photograph the wildlife.

By lunchtime the weather quickly deteriorated, High winds and heavy rain putting a stop to any photography. The following morning the weather had really turned nasty, torrential rain and high winds during the night continued during the morning, causing serious flooding on the roads, impossible to do any photography, but just had to head home. These are the only two photographs I have to show during my two days. A round trip of 430 miles, and only two Images, not the best of returns, that's nature photography, you win some and lose some. Not to be defeated, I will go back at a later date.

Mallard.. "Anas platyrhynchos" ..Image 2 With this Image I've used a slow shutter speed to get this effect.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:05:10 GMT

Pink-Footed Geese ..".Anser brachyrhynchus"

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:20:41 GMT

Pink-Footed Geese ..".Anser brachyrhynchus" Same Image with a tighter crop

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:33:35 GMT

Black Swan .."Cygnus atratus"

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:11:39 GMT

Recently I went to the North West Birdwatching Festival at Martin Mere. After lunch I spent about 15 minutes taking photographs of some of the birds in the enclosure.
I've often been asked how do I get started in nature photography.My advice, is go to places like Martin Mere. Here you can learn the art of sharpness, composition and exposure, and without the use of long lenses and sitting in hides. For these 7 Images I used Canon equipment, 5D MK 2 body and a 70-200 f4 IS lens hand held. I hope this information and Images will give ideas to photographers who are on the first rung of the ladder.

Bewick's Swan .."Cygnus columbianus"

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:01:50 GMT

Black-billed Whistling Duck .. "Dendrocygna arborea"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:45:41 GMT

Black-billed Whistling Duck .. "Dendrocygna arborea"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:41:37 GMT

Moorhen ..."Gallinula chloropus" .Black-billed Whistling Duck .. "Dendrocygna arborea"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:49:43 GMT

Hartlaub's Duck... "Pteronetta hartlaubi"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:56:57 GMT

Hartlaub's Duck... "Pteronetta hartlaubi"

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:57:03 GMT

Oystercatcher .."Haematopus ostralegus" .. On shoreline

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:17:09 GMT

Oystercatcher .."Haematopus ostralegus" At low tide.

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:28:55 GMT

Herring Gulls .."Larus argentatus" ... Squabbling.

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:44:28 GMT

Coal Tit .. "Periparus ater".. Taken on a murky day in November. Camera settings. 500th sec at f4 ISO 3200. amazing quality for such a high ISO.

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:27:37 GMT

Coal Tit .. "Periparus ater".. Same settings.

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:35:24 GMT

Male Pheasant ..."Phasianus colchicus"

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:01:56 GMT

I decided to take advantage of a warm sunny day in late November. I took the 500mm lens hoping to photograph some small woodland birds from a hide. See Woodpecker, Great Tit, and Blue Tit. To my surprise what appeared in front of the camera, was the Pheasant and the Jay..... Both big in the frame, however look at the beautiful feather detail of the Pheasant as it merges into autumnal background.

Jay ..." Garrulus glandarius"

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:46:56 GMT

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker.."Dendrocopos major"

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:37:30 GMT

Great Tit ... "Parus major" ... In winter plumage.

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:42:16 GMT

Blue Tit .."Cyanistes caeruleus" The lichen on the branch is reflected on the birds plumage.

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:20:31 GMT

Portrait of a Robin .." Erithacus rubecula"which has just arrived, it will stay around my hide throughout the winter, and into the spring.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:54:37 GMT

Male Bullfinch "Pyrrhula pyrrhula" In winter plumage...With rich autumnal colours in the background.

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:29:09 GMT

Great Tit ... " Parus major" ..In winter plumage"

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:15:29 GMT

Grey Squirrel...."Sciurus carolinensis " with a muddy nose. Not my favourite animal, however there is a touch of humour with this Image.

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:27:57 GMT

Common Brown Rat...."Rattus norvegicus".. feeding

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:57:39 GMT

Common Brown Rat ..."Rattus norvegicus"..feeding

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:41:25 GMT

Common Brown Rat ..."Rattus norvegicus"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:57:42 GMT

Common Brown Rat ..."Rattus norvegicus"..jumping..

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:16:20 GMT

Common Brown Rat ..."Rattus norvegicus"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:09:56 GMT

Whooper Swans."Cygnus cygnus"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:58:27 GMT

The Whooper Swans were arriving from the Arctic against a dreary overcast day. Photographicly there's little you can to enhance the Image, that's why I have framed it in a tight letter box.

Red-crested Pochard.."Netta rufina"

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:45:35 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:13:03 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:01:50 GMT

Female Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:41:04 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:57:30 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:10:34 GMT

Immature Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:50 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:56:37 GMT

Female Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:29:44 GMT

Male Bearded Tit.. "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:10:32 GMT

Reed flower head ....."Phragmites" ... melting frost.

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:37:01 GMT

Melting frost

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:30:27 GMT

Black-headed Gull.. "Larus ridibundus" In winter plumage.

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:45:30 GMT

Cormorants ... "Phalacrocorax carbo" wing drying.

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:36:49 GMT

Male Teal.."Anas crecca"...In warm Autumnal colours.

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:35:34 GMT

European Eagle Owl... "Bubo bubo"

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:05:43 GMT

This European Eagle Owl was seen on a lamppost in a residential housing estate off Lowercroft Road in Bury. There is no doubt that it was a captive bird that had escaped.

The bird was comfortable with the noise of the people around it.
You could see by the bones under the lampost that the bird was feeding well, and in good condition.. It stayed around for 6 days, then left.

European Eagle Owl... "Bubo bubo"... stretching

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:04:38 GMT

European Eagle Owl... "Bubo bubo"... preening

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:40:55 GMT

European Eagle Owl... "Bubo bubo" yawning

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:18:41 GMT

Dartford Warbler ..."Sylvia undata" calling

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:41:04 GMT

This Image won the Gold Medal in the DPI (Digital Projected Image) Nature section at the "Beyond Group Salon" August 2011. It was also awarded the Gold Medal at the "Havant Salon" October 2011... It has won another Gold Medal at the Bebington Salon, November 2011.

Barn Owl...."Tyto alba" Is it any wonder why the Barn Owl is called the "Ghost Hunter"

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:15:59 GMT

Barn Owl...."Tyto alba"

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:41:27 GMT

The Barn Owl is focused, and dropping on prey. In this instance the Barn Owl was successful.

Barn Owl ...."Tyto alba"

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:23:25 GMT

Barn Owl...."Tyto alba"

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:33:26 GMT

Barn Owl ...."Tyto alba"

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:41:26 GMT

Barn Owl ...."Tyto alba"

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:09:28 GMT

Barn Owl...."Tyto alba" In light and shade

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:20:44 GMT

_Grey Heron ... "Ardea cinerea" In natural habitat

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:33:00 GMT

_Grey Heron ... "Ardea cinerea" On alert.

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:45:04 GMT

Bearded Tit ... "Panurus biarmicus"

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:45:46 GMT

Due to strong winds whilst I was photographing this most stunning bird,I didn't get the shot I wanted, but I did get one perching on a grit tray.

However I will go back and try again, and hopefully have better luck. Meanwhile I will leave this Image on my web site for the time being.

Redshank ..."Tringa totanus" In natural colour water patterns

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:26:25 GMT

Little Egret ..."Egretta garzetta"... after preening.

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:23:53 GMT

Little Egret ..."Egretta garzetta"... after preening.

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:13:44 GMT

Little Egret ..."Egretta garzetta"...Attacking its prey with pin point accuracy.

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:04:06 GMT

Little Egret ..."Egretta garzetta"

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:55:14 GMT

Little Egret ..."Egretta garzetta"

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:48:42 GMT

Herring Gull... "Larus argentatus"... Crab in defence of its life.

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:05:36 GMT

Female Teal...... "Anas crecca" in warm autumn sunshine.

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:11:07 GMT

Coot..."Fulica atra"

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:58:10 GMT

I'm ashamed to say I haven't really photographed the Coot,mainly because it's such a commom bird. However to photograph it properly, you have to get the feather detail correct (black) and the white bill and forehead showing detail as well. Easier said than done. Over the coming months I hope to spend more time with this bird.
They are known for always squabbling, and that's amongst themselves. It should be fun, I hope!!!

Black- tailed Godwit ...." Limosa limosa"... in winter plumage

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:08:53 GMT

Black- tailed Godwit ...." Limosa limosa"... preening

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:38:28 GMT

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker.... "Dendrocopos major"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:12:01 GMT

Each time I tried to photograph the Woodpecker, she would hide behind the tree. With a little patience, this is the Image I finished up with....

Red-throated Diver ......"Gavia stellata" in summer plumage

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:46:03 GMT

Red-throated Diver ......"Gavia stellata" in summer plumage

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:27:28 GMT

Barn Owl ...."Tyto alba"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:09:47 GMT

To see a wild Barn Owl in flight is a magical sight.
To actually photograph the bird is something really special.

When I photographed the Barn Owl, it wasn't the best of evenings, poor light and windy, which kept the bird from flying... The Image, to me, has a ghostly haunting feeling.

I will try another day.. My special thanks to David.

Turnstone ......" Arenaria interpres" on shore line

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:54:14 GMT

Oystercatchers...."Haematopus ostralegus"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:50:23 GMT

Oystercatchers...."Haematopus ostralegus"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:32:22 GMT

Oystercatchers ....."Haematopus ostralegus" against a bland sky

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:19:08 GMT

Herring Gull with live crab. "Larus argentatus"

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:44:24 GMT

Herring Gull.. ....."Larus argentatus" with crab.

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:29:27 GMT

Whilst the crab put up a brave fight to save it's life, sadly it was no match for the powerful Herring Gull.

High Brown fritillary......"Argynnis adippe"

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:43:29 GMT

Black-and- yellow Longhorn Beetles .."strangalia maculata" mating......

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:02:53 GMT

Common Blue Butterfly ...... "Polyommatus icarus"

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:27:03 GMT

Red Admiral..... "Vanessa atalanta"

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:10:53 GMT

Common Blue Butterfly . "Polyommatus icarus" at rest ......

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:18:39 GMT

Brimstone Butterfly .."Gonepteryx rhamni" feeding ......

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:49:56 GMT

Male Comma Butterfly.... "Polygonia c-album"

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:00:37 GMT

Male Gatekeeper Butterfly....... "Pyronia tithonus"

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:28:45 GMT

Red Admiral ... "Vanessa atalanta" feeding on a fermenting pear......

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:17:31 GMT

Red Admiral...... "Vanessa atalanta"

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:23:54 GMT

Peacock Butterfly.... "Inachis io"

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:19:37 GMT

Peacock Butterfly.... "Inachis io"

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:46:06 GMT

Robin's Pin Cushion....... "Dipoloepis rosae"

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:09:49 GMT

The robin's pincushion is a gall, caused by a tiny gall wasp, Dipoloepis rosae and can be found on the stems of wild roses.Female gall wasps lay their eggs into their host plants, which causes the plants to swell up into characteristic odd shapes. The larvae feed on the plant tissue inside the galls.

Juvenile Kestrel....... "Falco tinnunculus"

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:22:18 GMT

Juvenile Kestrel...... "Falco tinnunculus"

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:52:27 GMT

I was set up to photograph a Fox (no such luck) when this newly fledge Kestrel decided to return to the nest site.

I couldn't resist taking this Image. Alas a few days later I found the remains of a juvenile Kestrel, no doubt it was killed by a Sparrowhawk.

Sand Martin..... "Riparia riparia"

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:22:45 GMT

Sand Martins.... "Riparia riparia"

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:31:34 GMT

Sand Martin .... "Riparia riparia"

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:18:21 GMT

House Sparrow ......"Passer domesticus" dust bathing in a gravel pit....grab shot

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:24:40 GMT

Red Kites fighting....."Milvus milvus"

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:53:37 GMT

Red Kite 1......"Milvus milvus"

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:05:03 GMT

Red Kite ......"Milvus milvus" swooping 2

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:38:36 GMT

Red Kite 3......"Milvus milvus"

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:01:51 GMT

Red Kite swooping 4...."Milvus milvus"

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:29:00 GMT

Red Kite 5...."Milvus milvus"

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:21:23 GMT

Great Crested Grebes ......."Podiceps cristatus" bonding with new born chick

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:25:53 GMT

Mother ......"Podiceps cristatus" encouraging the chick to leave the nest and enter the water for the first time.

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:05:11 GMT

Harvest Mouse . "Micromys minutus.. On Foxglove....."

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:21:04 GMT

Harvest Mouse "Micromys minutus" .. On Foxglove.

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:23:51 GMT

Male Four-spotted chaser.... "Libellula quadrimaculata"

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:52:44 GMT

Broad-Bodied chaser..... "Libellula depressa"

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:49:25 GMT

Sand Martin.... "Riparia riparia"

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:31:43 GMT

Sand Martin.... "Riparia riparia"

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:30:32 GMT

Sand Martin.... "Riparia riparia"

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:42:15 GMT

Gannets bonding..... "Morus garzetta"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:21:37 GMT

Immature Gannet..... "Morus garzetta"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:09:26 GMT

Love on the rocks...... "Morus garzetta"

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:39:30 GMT

Immature Gannet....... "Morus garzetta"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:38:12 GMT

The cropped Image clearly shows the fine feather detail of the bird

Immature Gannet....... "Morus garzetta"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:37:07 GMT

Immature Gannet........ "Morus garzetta"

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:44:36 GMT

Nuthatch..... "Sitta europaea"

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:59:05 GMT

Nuthatch...... "Sitta europaea"

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:03:37 GMT

Dandelion clock........Taraxacum

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:16:25 GMT

Kingfisher......... "Alcedo atthis"

Tue, 31 May 2011 09:02:22 GMT

Jackdaw........ "Corvus monedula"

Fri, 27 May 2011 19:24:20 GMT

Eye of the Jackdaw........ "Corvus monedula"

Fri, 27 May 2011 22:51:18 GMT

Great Crested Grebes ...."Podiceps cristatus" in courtship ritual.

Sat, 14 May 2011 10:13:31 GMT

Oystercatcher..... "Haematopus ostralegus"

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:05:52 GMT

Lapwing...." Vanellus vanellus"

Fri, 20 May 2011 23:32:39 GMT

Lapwing.. "Vanellus vanellus" Hiding her brood from predators

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:36:40 GMT

Avocets .. "Recurvirostra avosetta" .. mating.

Fri, 13 May 2011 23:20:37 GMT

Avocet ....."Recurvirostra avosetta" returning to the nest.

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:44:26 GMT

Photographed from an RSPB hide

Avocet......"Recurvirostra avosetta"

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:06:36 GMT

Black-headed Gulls ...."Larus ridibundus" .. Mating.

Mon, 30 May 2011 23:10:24 GMT

Black-headed Gull ... "Larus ridibundus" Begging for food.

Sat, 14 May 2011 10:17:53 GMT

Black- headed Gulls "Larus ridibundus" fighting.

Sun, 15 May 2011 15:02:01 GMT

Black- headed Gulls ...."Larus ridibundus" fighting.

Sun, 15 May 2011 15:02:03 GMT

"The winner".........."Larus ridibundus"

Sun, 15 May 2011 15:19:33 GMT

Dotterel...... "Charadrius morinellus"

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:36:25 GMT

Dotterel .........."Charadrius morinellus"

Sun, 01 May 2011 12:24:27 GMT

This bird was one of nine, a small flock known as "trips".

They breed in the Arctic tundra. In the UK are largely found on barren mountains and high moorlands. These are probably on the way to Scotland

Dotterel...."Charadrius morinellus"

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:58:18 GMT

Dotterel...."Charadrius morinellus"

Sun, 01 May 2011 11:22:52 GMT

Robin....... "Erithacus rubecula"

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:18:34 GMT

Goldeneye. the following birds were photographed in Norway....Bucephala clangula

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:10:28 GMT

Goldeneye...."Bucephala clangula"

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:08 GMT

Goldeneye in hailstorm... Norway...."Bucephala clangula"

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:24:10 GMT

Herring Gull... Norway....."Larus argentatus"

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:07:40 GMT

Eider.. male... Norway..... "Somateria mollissima"

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:27:39 GMT

Waiting for spring... Norway

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:05:04 GMT

Whooper Swan...Norway.... " Cygnus cygnus"

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:56:47 GMT

Mallard...reflections...Norway "Anas platyrhynchos"

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:02:38 GMT

Goosander.. male.... Norway.."Mergus merganser"

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:13:08 GMT

Goosander with it's distinctive hook-tipped red bill...."Mergus merganser"

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:37:16 GMT

Ravens squabbling for food..... Norway....."Corvus corax"

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:49:29 GMT

Ravens feeding in blizzard conditions...... Norway..."Corvus corax"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:43:32 GMT

Hooded Crows.... Norway... Corvus cornix

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:10:38 GMT

Raven looking miserable after the storm ... Norway..."Corvus corax"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:03:10 GMT

Raven on carcass.... Norway....."Corvus corax"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:04:13 GMT

Raven feeding on carcass.... Norway....."Corvus corax"

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:29:17 GMT

Field Vole feeding...... "Microtus agrestis"

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:19:01 GMT

Field Vole "Microtus agrestis"

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:27:02 GMT

Slow-Worm male..."Anguis fragillis"

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:25:26 GMT

Slow-Worm..."Anguis fragillis"

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:51:24 GMT

Slow-Worm in close-up..."Anguis fragillis"

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:43:58 GMT

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush ..... "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:53:17 GMT

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush..... "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:44:43 GMT

The bird has rather a large domed head as seen in this Image.

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush...... "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:11:48 GMT

Dartford Warbler on heather....... "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:19:30 GMT

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush........ "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:44:29 GMT

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush........ "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:48:47 GMT

Dartford Warbler on gorse bush......... "Sylvia undata"

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:36:09 GMT

Wild Golden Eagle in flight.

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:02:48 GMT

This photograph clearly shows the Golden Eagle in it's natural habitat..with the snowy mountain and high conifer trees. The mountain translated to english is "Beautiful Mountain" who am I to disagree. it was magical just to be there.. I will return, and hopefully photograph the majestic Golden Eagle again. It simply takes your breath away when you first see it.... The last time that happened, was when I went to India to photograph the Bengal Tiger.

Wild Golden Eagle walking in a snow storm. Photographed in Norway February 2011

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:52:14 GMT

More Images to follow from my recent trip.

Golden Eagle

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:24:22 GMT

Last rays of a watery sun highlighting the Golden Eagle's plumage.moments later the sun had gone and with it the light.

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:55:38 GMT

Golden Eagle feeding Red Deer carcass.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:15:39 GMT

Golden Eagle on a fox carcass.

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:23:40 GMT

We noticed when the eagle came down to feed:it often stopped to look around, it would also frequently call out as if it was trying contact his or her mate.

Golden Eagle...turning for home: this was the last shot of the day

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:25:11 GMT

Golden Eagle calling

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:36:49 GMT

Golden Eagle.. it used this vantage point to look around the area and call for the other eagle.

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:27:23 GMT

Golden Eagle ....calling

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:46:37 GMT

Wild Golden Eagle in snow storm

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:52:50 GMT

Golden Eagle.....in late sun highlighting the feather detail.

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:35:16 GMT

The majestic Golden Eagle on prey.

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:11:11 GMT

Golden Eagle on carrion in snow storm

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:34:05 GMT

Golden Eagle feeding on carcass

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:01:03 GMT

With this Image there was a a strong wind ruffling the eagles feathers, I wanted to create a more surreal effect.... tweaking the settings, this is the Image which I had in my mind.

I used a 300mm 2.8 lens. at f4 1/30th sec iso 2500.

Golden Eagle on Fox carcass

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:29:24 GMT

This Image has not been cropped I wanted a pictorial feel about it. Here I used a 300mm lens.Despite the warmth of the Image.... my ISO was set at 2000.

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:48:47 GMT

The moment was caught on camera whilst the Golden Eagle paused from ripping open the carcass

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:24:11 GMT

Siberian Jay on carcass

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:26:02 GMT

This is the carcass the Golden Eagle had been feeding on.
It's an ideal opportunity for a pair of Siberian Jays to feed.

Without the help of the eagle ripping open the carcass, small birds would find it impossible to get into the carcass.

This pair of Jays flew backwards and forwards picking up food, obviously storing it for tougher days ahead.

Siberian Jay

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:21:54 GMT

Siberian Jay

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:38:31 GMT

Juvenile White-Tailed Eagle.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:52:16 GMT

We spent 3 days in a hide (11 hours a day, not for the faint hearted) on an Island called Smola which juts out in the north sea. To reach the Island you have to go on a ferry.
Our objective was to photograph the White-Tailed Eagle.

Unfortunately it wasn't to be, we didn't get a single shot of them.We can only put it down the atrocious weather conditions.
We did however get a couple of shots of a juvenile shown here.

Juvenile White-Tailed Eagle taking off.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:50 GMT

Juvenile White-Tailed Eagle in flight.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:54 GMT

Juvenile White-Tailed Eagle in flight.

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:05:57 GMT

A pair of Hooded Crows.. Norway.... "Corvus cornix"

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:23:29 GMT

These Hooded Crows were sitting it out in the most horrendous weather conditions.. high winds with sleet, snow and hailstones thrown in for good measure... The hide we were sitting in also took a real hammering, it was so bad we couldn't keep the camera and lens still.

It almost came to a point as to whether we abandoned our photography for the day, very scary.

Camera EOS 1D Mark 1V. Canon 500mm F4 IS lens 1/30th sec f4 ISO 1250

Hooded Crow after the storms."Corvus cornix"

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:51:18 GMT

Hooded Crow after the storms......"Corvus cornix"

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:45:37 GMT

Spring Crocuses...displaying vibrant colours

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:06:43 GMT

Spring Crocuses

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:00:29 GMT

Spring Crocuses

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:46:12 GMT

Spring Crocuses

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:54:01 GMT

Crocuses in springtime

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:21:24 GMT

European Eagle Owl

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:47:22 GMT

The Retriever 2

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:06:33 GMT

The Retriever 3

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:15:29 GMT