I know there are a lot of keen twitchers out there so thought I'd post this pic of a Grouse taken yesterday . 

I saw the head as a spec hiding on the moors and everytime I walked towards it I lost it.  Anyway, after stalking for a while (crouched behind anything I could find!) he made me jump out of my skin by flying straight up in front of me.  I had no idea he was there, I couldn't see him even though I must have nearly stood on him.  Taken at 200mm you get an idea of just how close I was ! 

I'd prefer a longer lens but it just goes to show what can be achieved with a bit of patience (and how bloomin quick the D300 is at focusing).

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A couple of recent Grey Heron shots taken with the E-510.

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Paul
My glass is 4/3rds full
My Pbase
My Zenfoliio

Not exactly animals.....but here goes.

Love that Mandarin!

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a few mediocre pics

I like the first shot best Sue.

I took this one whilst trying to steer a 70ft narrow boat, not an easy task!

I'm still waiting for cygnets to arrive - watching 3 nests and hoping!

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a few mediocre pics

Sorry about the quality, but Black swans? Different!

As for the ducks, well they were just there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Being stupid is its own reward

My DCM Gallery

BPITW 14th/15th June and 5th/6th July

Great shots posted all.

One from yesterday.

Swift:

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SK
The Best Photographer in the world 4th November - 5th November 2006 & 17th-18 November 2007
Oldboy’s Gallery

Hi Bodsao , here are some black swans and their only signet  I took on Lake burley griffin in Canberra 18.5.08

This is my dads new pup.

 

1.Taken after only 2 weeks:

 

2.This one was taken last weekend.

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Eddie Horstman

Couple from me...

I know this isn't a good picture, but look how sweet he is-waiting for his mum!

Juvenille Blue Tit

Whirling Mallard

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a few mediocre pics