Thursday 29 December 2011

Bird images of 2011..................................... the second half of the year


Birdfair 2011 was wonderful to visit during August... it was a lovely warm sunny day.

 A bird ringing demonstration... and a  beautiful little Sedge Warbler.

September brought a wonderful moment...
A close up view of a beautiful Goshawk.
This was a captive bred bird being trained for falconry display and it's first lesson in open countryside.
I was out walking and just stumbled across it by chance.

 Jackdaw in Llandudno during our heatwave at the end of September.
Plodding the pavements...

OK my favourite image from October wasn't a bird.
A beautiful Royal Red Deer Stag.

Pochard... Martin Mere seen during November.

Red Crested Pochard also at Martin Mere.

This beautiful female Pheasant completes my birding year.
I wish you all a wonderful 2012.

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39 comments:

  1. CameraCruise29 December 2011 at 20:37

    Beautiful images, love them.
    What a beauty The Red Crested Pochard is.
    Wish you a wonderful 2012 too.

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  2. Melbourne Australia Photos29 December 2011 at 20:41

    Lovely photos of these magnificent creatures, Andrew!
    May 2012 be a godo year for you!

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  3. Unknown29 December 2011 at 20:42

    Wonderful post Andrew. Happy New Year from Boom & gary at the Vermilon River.

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  4. Gemma Wiseman29 December 2011 at 20:44

    A glorious representation of each month! Adore both macros of the goshawk! Such character detail!

    May you enjoy good health, peace and happiness in 2012!

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  5. TexWisGirl29 December 2011 at 20:51

    the pochard images are beautiful! your elk / stag is too!

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  6. trump29 December 2011 at 20:57

    Really nice images and close-ups, i like that one with the Red Crested Pochard myself. Happy new years to you as well. Richard

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  7. Jim29 December 2011 at 21:12

    Magic shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  8. joo29 December 2011 at 21:17

    I can't find my favourite this time:)

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  9. Bob Bushell29 December 2011 at 21:17

    Brilliant images. Have a lovely new year.

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  10. Wenche29 December 2011 at 21:26

    Oh, how many beautiful pictures :0) great shots all throughout 2011 :0)

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  11. John @ Beans and I on the Loose29 December 2011 at 22:18

    Oh this round was much easier...the The Red Crested Pochard. I like those little water drops on him. Great image Andrew.

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  12. eileeninmd29 December 2011 at 22:26

    Andrew, you have a lovely series of birds and photos. Love the elk too. Happy Skywatching and I wish you a very Happy & Healthy New Year!

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  13. Jeanne29 December 2011 at 23:47

    i love your photos of the Red crested Pochard. What a gorgeous bird! ( Your photos are great too) Also was surprised to see the bird that you took in Llandudno, as it is a place that I have actually been to. Very nice, and also love the Goshawk.

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  14. Susan30 December 2011 at 00:43

    Such beautiful pictures! I can't imagine taking a picture of bird, much less like you do! Wow!

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  15. Chatty Crone30 December 2011 at 01:35

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful. sandie

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  16. Carole M.30 December 2011 at 01:43

    each fabulous photographs but the Red Crested Pochard and the Pheasant my faves'

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  17. Unknown30 December 2011 at 02:55

    Fantastic & lovely to see your year in pictures!
    The Stag & the Red crested Pochard close up are my Favs!

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  18. Rajesh30 December 2011 at 03:11

    Great shots of birds.

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  19. Horst in Edmonton30 December 2011 at 03:19

    Love your images, the birds are just beautiful, and the Regal Red Deer is a great sight to see. Have a Happy New Year.

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  20. Indrani30 December 2011 at 05:03

    These are superb captures.
    Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  21. Anonymous30 December 2011 at 05:32

    Fabulous shots! Have a joyful New Year.

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  22. LEADTOCHINA30 December 2011 at 05:50

    Wow, it is winter in China, and quite a few bird fly to warm places and some mammals are hibernating. Nice shots

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  23. The Herald30 December 2011 at 07:07

    Another excellent set to remind us of a wonderful year Andrew.

    May 2012 be even better. Happy New Year...[;o)

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  24. ADRIAN30 December 2011 at 08:51

    A great round up. All the best for next year.

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  25. Joop Zand30 December 2011 at 10:41

    These are rally WONDERUL....good photowork Andrew....my complimets.

    I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

    Greetings, Joop

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  26. Magia da Inês30 December 2011 at 11:46

    Lindas fotografias de 2011, com certeza foi um ano muito inspirado.
    Que 2012 traga novos sonhos e novas alegrias!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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  27. Annemor30 December 2011 at 15:01

    If I had to choose, I think the Red Crested Pochard would be "mine".
    Happy new year

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  28. Bill S.30 December 2011 at 15:50

    Looks like it was a great activity. Happy New Year.

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  29. Pantherka30 December 2011 at 18:16

    More beautiful photos, Andrew.

    Happy New Year!
    Greetings. Zdeňka

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  30. holdingmoments30 December 2011 at 20:45

    What a great set, along with the previous post Andrew.
    My favourite has to be the Goshawk.
    Captive or not, what a stunning bird.

    All the best for the new year.

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  31. Sallie (FullTime-Life)30 December 2011 at 23:21

    Amazing posts (this one and the one before) ... it is amazing to see all of your wonderful bird photos at one time -- you are such a good photographer -- and you know where to go, where to look! Thank you so much for sharing (here and all year long). Have a Wonderful New Year.

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  32. Anonymous30 December 2011 at 23:38

    WoW! Such handsome fellas, esp the buck! Whoa! =)

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  33. Maude Lynn31 December 2011 at 01:29

    Absolutely lovely shots!

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  34. joo31 December 2011 at 08:54

    Me again to wish you Happy New year, Andrew!

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  35. Hilke Breder31 December 2011 at 10:15

    Wonderful images, Andrew! The Pochard and the Pheasant are my favorites, but they are all outstanding. Have a happy and productive 1012!

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    Wonderful photos Andrew.

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