A short drive out on the Fenland revealed a misty dull afternoon with the occasional sun being regularly blocked or partially obscured by the thick cloud and mist.
Before dusk arrived and the sun setting, I was able to find and take some shots of the largest flock of Lapwing I have seen in a long time.
I was thinking to myself, 'This could be the entire contingent of the East Anglian flock of Lapwings here flying about before me'. Although not all appearing in the images taken, I would roughly estimate 300+.
A very encouraging sight.
The next three images are a variation on a theme.
Below.
Miserable isn't it.
My local Birding colleagues will recognise exactly where I was during this shoot.
I am fairly sure this flock were Golden Plover that eventually grounded with the Lapwing.
I think this below is a mix of Lapwing and Golden Plover
At least you saw a bit of sun Roy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a magnificent sight to see...a large flock of Lapwing swirling around in the sky is something special and even better that they were joined by some Golden Plover....[;o)
Thanks Trevor, yes it made a change.
DeleteHi Roy these are lovely shots at dusk and you certainly saw a lot of birds during that time. Beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
Deleteprachtig om door zoveel vogels te worden overvallen het is trouwens een hele mooie omgeving.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely atmospheric shots of fenland. I love those winter evenings when there is a knee-deep layer of mist lying over the fields - should be happening soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks John, yes with the sudden change in the season we are having.
DeleteTrès très bel article. Excellent Roy.
ReplyDeleteLes Vanneaux sont de très beaux oiseaux. J'espère un jour faire de beaux portraits.
Kiss
Bonjour chère Natalie
DeleteMerci. Oui vanneaux sont de beaux oiseaux. Un de mes favoris
bisous
Hey Roy.... Amazing sight, what a thrill to see all those birds!! Great shot's of them too!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenery photo's with sunset,and the fog too!
Grace
Thanks GG.
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ReplyDeleteHello, Roy Norris.
Very beautiful scenery. Shine is likely to have jumped.
Thank you always visit.
Greetings and hugs.
Thanks Ruma.
DeleteGreat set of photos and good to see a large flock of Lapwings...
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Thanks Amanda.
DeleteHere I am still very very silent. Really beautiful photos of beautiful colored skies and therein also the silhouettes of trees. What a beautiful sight! The many birds in flight are beautiful. Hence equal your new header, depicting:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
DeleteWow...that's a lot of birds in the air....great shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteOh such fabulous photos - and lucky you seeing such enormous flocks of these birds. I do see Lapwings here in winter but not in huge flocks and they tend to just stand about on recently ploughed land. As for Golden Plover, well now I'm just jealous. :-p
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy, I get to see quite a few flocks of G/Plover on the fens during this time, but they are invariably a long way away.
DeleteRoy, this post and these photos are just stunning! I love all the scenery and the birds! I love the shots of the lone tree in the hedgerow alongside the fields. all is just beautiful and the mass of birds in the sky, breathtaking! Very nicely done!
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