Strictly For The Birds

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  1. Tony Britton

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    Thank you very much, Chrissy!

    Tony
     
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    Yes, their behaviors are endlessly fascinating and entertaining. A favorite behavior pattern of one of our local birds is that of the American Bittern. Here's three typical positions:

    1. At rest. Neck relaxed, bill pointed downward.
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    2. Hunting. Bill pointed slightly upward.
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    3. Alarmed. Neck extended, bill pointed skyward.
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    Now, here's the amazing thing about their alarmed position. They're often found among wetlands that have an abundance of reeds. If they believe they've been noticed by a potential predator they will not only extend their neck but should a breeze pass over the reeds while they're in this position they will sway in time with the movement of the reeds as a further strategy to go unnoticed!!!!!

    Tony
     
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    You really know your birds, guess you have to in order to get good photos.
     
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    @Tony Britton - That's right - seen them do such amazing things, so clever they are and no mistake :)
     
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    I hope you enjoy these!

    1. Snowy Egret
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    2. Great Blue Heron
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    3. Double-crested Cormorant
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    4. Snowy Egret
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    5. Western Gull
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    6. Brown Pelican
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    7. Double-crested Cormorant
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    8. Allen's Hummingbird
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    Oh ! There are some 'magical' pictures there
    Have you ever seen 'Life of Birds' with David Attenborough ?
    It was a superb series of one hour docus ................
     
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    Hi Patsy,

    It's one of my favorites! The beauty and behaviors of the birds in this series is truly amazing. A must see.series! You've previously mentioned Wagtails. What are some of your other favorite birds from your area?

    Tony
     
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    More of my favorites.

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  9. Patsy Faye

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    @Tony Britton - I am so pleased you like that series, David is an exceptional presenter
    I also love the ocean creatures and his series 'Blue Planet' did not disappoint, hope you got to see that, the filming
    is, as usual - superb
    As for poor little me - the view from my window is a car park with a bit of green beyond, where the seagulls congregate
    then fly above us. My favourite birds that I can see and hear from the view, are blackbirds. Simply because they sing such
    a variety of song, unfortunately we don't see them as often now
    We also have the sight of magpies and pigeons - so not much - I need to move ! :D
    The wagtails I see, when I go out to do some shopping, they melt my heart :)
     
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    I can't recall a nature documentary I didn't like! I own quite a lot of these and they're not only fascinating, they're inspirational from a photography perspective. Something to aspire to!

    Tony
     
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    All your photos are exceptional. If I took shots like this I'd be very proud of myself.
     
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    My next offering!

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    You capture some amazing shots!!
     
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  15. Patsy Faye

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    Swans, what a delight they are :)
    You've captured stunning shots again - have you captured an Eagle yet ?
     
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