Little Egret at Deeping Lakes
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Bittern at Deeping Lakes
Can you guess what it is?! As we arrived at Deeping Lakes we saw the Bittern fly towards us in the car park, he did a big U turn and landed at the edge of the lake close to the reeds. My camera was still in the bag as we were sat eating our picnic. We walked our usual route, over the small bridge then around the edge of a small paddock where we often see sheep grazing. Today we saw a Green Woodpecker fly across the paddock and land on a fence post. We walked through the woods to a small clearing and wanted to see over the fence, on approaching the small bush Shan stood on one side of the bush me on the other we startled the Bittern who flew away he obviously thought he was well hidden standing behind it! We stood in amazement having seen him twice in one day, and we were so close!
Friday, August 23, 2024
Osprey Rutland Water
16th August 2024 we visited Lyndon Reserve at Rutland Water hoping the Ospreys may be visible. It was a beautiful clear day, Maya (F) was on the post to the left of the nest. 3311 (M) was feeding on a fish in the tree to the right of the nest and their only chick this year 1RO was sitting on the same branch to the left of 3311. The volunteer in the hide thought the juvenile would be leaving Rutland Water any day to begin his solo journey to Africa. Once he had left Maya and 3311 would also leave.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Sparrowhawk at Frampton RSPB
Sparrowhawk at Frampton RSPB, I know the quality is not good but included to demonstrate how far away I was able to capture a shot. Sadly as we arrived at this spot overlooking the salt marsh we had just missed a Merlin who had been sat on a post very close to the bank, that would have been nice to capture!
Roy and Ted watching the Olympics 2024
Roy and Ted watching the Paris Olympics while I learn how to use the Z8. Mike has kindly told me all his settings to give me a head start, as I learn what is best for me I can tweak if necessary. Very exciting to have such a good piece of kit, I just want to process some images to be proud of. Thank you, Roy and Mike, for all your help and patience.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Gatekeepers at Ab Kettleby
There were so many Gatekeepers to see around the fishing lakes at Ab Kettleby
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