Another dull day at Lodmoor Reserve Weymouth.
Overcast and very cold with awful light for photography.
I spent quite a while there walking around the Reserve and didn't see much different than the norm. Mostly ducks of various species including Teal, Gadwall, Shoveler and of course Mallard. Plenty of Lapwing and the major flock of Golden Plover were still hanging around. I walked down the Western side path and onto the reedbed area. I then turned around and retraced my steps along the same path. It was then I noticed a Spoonbill in the distance searching for food in its usual slewing of its big beak from side to side in the water. Then beyond that there was another. They remained at quite a distance from me, but I was able to get some shots with a 600 lens plus 1.4 converter. Both birds were certainly feeding well, as from what I could make out had found plenty of fish and some other aquatics that I could not be sure of from that distance. However, it was great to see them and be able to at least take some recognisable images. I pray for decent light one day.😎
Great photos, they look much better in the smaller images than clicked on to view larger. Don't know how you do that as my photos are the opposite! Anyway glad you found some different birds to photograph.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandy. I think it was due to having to blow them up so much in the first place as the birds were at a great distance. Consequently they don't look so good when clicked.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the spoonbills. We have also a big group lapwings in our area. Goldplovers a few. Have a nice weekend ! Greets
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline.
DeleteBonsoir, je les trouve très belles ces photos. Je ne connaissais pas cet oiseau. La luminosité me convient parfaitement quant à moi ! :-) Merci de nous avoir fait profiter des spatules et de la luminosité ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup Biche
DeleteYou had quite the chilly day at Lodmoor Reserve, but at least you got to spot the Spoonbills! It’s always a bonus when you can see something a bit unusual, especially when the light conditions aren’t cooperating. Those big lenses can really help capture the detail even from a distance.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melody.
DeleteWhat an interesting bird! Your "recognizable shots" are always better than most people's best shots. These are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. You are far too kind.
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