Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Deep Water

A ride down to the Wirrel to visit my cousin and after taking her out for lunch , we then had a look in at Burton wetland. My cousin is 88 this year so viewing was restricted to what could be seen from the main entrance/reception, and photography through glass is never that clever.

          
Black-tailed Godwit was on show along with some of the commoner ducks , Avocets counted over a hundred, but mostly distant.
Avocet from the archive


The Godwits where struggling with the depth of water.

Pied Wagtail testing the water.
And as is becomming the case these days a tad too many of these (Black-headed Gulls) taking up a lot of space.

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21 comments:

  1. Valerie18 April 2017 at 22:41

    Those Avocets are stunning birds - nicely captured. I see you live in a beautiful part of the UK!

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    1. Gordon19 April 2017 at 10:04

      That I do Valerie, Gods little haven.
      Thank you so much.

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  2. A Colorful World19 April 2017 at 00:14

    Wonderful sightings! Especially loved the last photo...he appears to be fussing! :-)

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    1. Gordon19 April 2017 at 10:07

      Thank you, Didn't look as if it wanted to get it's feet wet.

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  3. Anu19 April 2017 at 08:08

    Great series of birdphotos. The avocet is awesome.

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    1. Gordon19 April 2017 at 10:05

      Thank you for dropping in Anu, and for your kind comments.

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  4. eileeninmd19 April 2017 at 12:11

    Hello, great birds. I love the Godwits and the Avocet. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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    1. Gordon19 April 2017 at 12:25

      Thank you Eileen, and a happy wednesday to you too.
      Take care, Gordon.

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  5. Lea19 April 2017 at 12:32

    Wow! What long bills the Avocets and Godwits have!
    Hope you are having a beautiful day!

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  6. Gordon19 April 2017 at 17:18

    Yes , maybe I should have titled the post "day of the long bills" LOL.
    Take care, Gordon.

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  7. Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder20 April 2017 at 07:46

    Dear Gordon,
    Love your header's photo with the Osprey!
    You got some great photos from birds in the wetlands.
    Glad you could enjoy a Trader Joe's just down the street from where you were staying in San Francisco. This chain started in the Western States and came only later to the East coast area.
    Sending you hugs,
    Mariette

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  8. Gordon20 April 2017 at 09:38

    You are so Kind Mariette thank you, and how interesting about Trader Joe's, I use to wind my Daughter up by saying i'm off to see Trader Joe.
    Take care Gordon.

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  9. Bob Bushell20 April 2017 at 22:04

    Beautiful images of water birds Gordon.

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    1. Gordon21 April 2017 at 09:52

      Thanks Bob, can't compete with your Cranes though.

      All the best Gordon.

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~21 April 2017 at 01:36

    Sounds like a nice outing and that gull looks like he wanted to entertain you. Love those Godwits!

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    1. Gordon21 April 2017 at 09:39

      Thank you for looking in, and yes it was a nice day.
      All the best Gordon.

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  11. Gordon21 April 2017 at 09:40

    Thanks Jim
    Hope all is well down under, Gordon.

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  12. NatureFootstep23 April 2017 at 06:55

    a beautiful set of birds. Love to see waders but they rarely come to where I live. Thanks!

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    1. Gordon23 April 2017 at 10:13

      Thank you, its pritty much the same where I live, so only get the chance when my Daughter is home, or I catch the bus.
      Thanks again, Gordon.

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  13. betty-NZ26 April 2017 at 01:59

    What fantastic images! I love the variety that you captured and shared.

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    1. Gordon26 April 2017 at 09:41

      Thank you for your kind words,
      Take care, Gordon.

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A big thank you to everyone for looking in and leaving their comments, much appreciated, Gordon.

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