Thanks Russell. Yeah the colours are starting to turn to there Autumn shades, which in sunlight makes for some amazing sights. Will have a look through to see what I have knocking about in my files
Steve
Heard a rustling in the reed bed and just managed to pop my lens through to capture this Heron taking off. I had obviously disturbed it but as you can see my camera was pointed directly at the sun hence the flare Steve
There been to many venues for at least fifteen years it's not a new thing. It's just that there's now all the technology at people's fingertips to promote a venue without going out of your front door and having to flyer everywhere like in the not to distant past.
Steve
On my way to Leighton Moss reserve today hoping to return with some birds ticked off my list and some pictures to post on here. Black tailed Godwits, bearded tits and little stints among others
Steve
Its with great sadness that I pass on the news that Libby from Runcorn died this morning. Rest in peace bro, your not suffering anymore God bless love from Steve n Lou XXX
Pete. The birds would have been swallows or house Martin's. Swifts left for Africa about a month ago.regarding the carp tail walking its a common occurrence and can be seen at most lakes be they natural or commercials. Some people think they do it to rid themselves of parasites especially from the gills and other's say it's a part of spawning but given the time of year you saw it that's a bit unlikely but saying that when I was fishing last week their was a lot of activity in the marginal reed beds like what happens when they're spawning so maybe this warm weather has caused them to spawn again.
Steve
Russell. The boat after veronica looks like the one I would prefer to be on. It looks like a good excuse for a good session on the beer.
I'm still hearing chiffchaff,s singing out the back from my garden. Last year it was the 7th Sept when I seen the last swallows so this year they're hanging around a bit longer obviously due to the fabulous weather that we are having at the moment which is resulting in enough insects for the birds to feed on
Steve
Good Evening Russell. Hope your well .(on Kindle now so no smileys )Still seeing plenty of swallows and Martin's in the north west of the UK. In fact I was trying to photograph them yesterday whilst I was fishing. That's when the above robin picture was taken.
Steve
Peter. Good evening my friend Can me and Lou move into your garden. Fox with a taste for fine dining, Hedgehogs with a taste for gourmet meals. me n Lou will eat chips and egg
Steve
A male Robin singing its little heart out.
That's the romantic notion, its actually a matter of life or death for him regarding defining his territory and the food that's available in it to see him through the coming winter and also to attract a mate
Steve