Skipper is well again and we celebrated by taking him out to Kelham Bridge, near Ibstock. The first hide was pretty deserted, the only birds being across the other side of the pool.
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Canon EOS7d, EF 100 - 400 L Lens
1/1600 @ f6.3, iso 800, 250mm |
But Skipper enjoyed running about on the grass paths and at the second hide, there were quite a few people and lots of birds. Apparently we just missed a Kingfisher and a water Rail, but while we were watching for pictures I noticed this rock, which with its reflection made a good picture.
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Canon EOS7d, EF 100 - 400 L Lens
1/320 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
A moorhen, standing on the raised ground near a wooden post, needed to flap so it wouldn't overbalance and as luck would have it, I was watching it through the camera at the time.
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Canon EOS7d, EF 100 - 400 L Lens
1/2000 @ f6.3, iso 800, 400mm |
Then I spotted a Teal (going into eclipse) and as he was posing thought it worth a picture. While Maja took Skipper on a bit further, I stayed in the hide but the Kingfisher didn't return, we thought we heard him calling but he didn't put in an appearance while I was there.
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