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Friday 14 September 2012

Autumn sunrise

The early mornings just recently have started to feel more autumnal. My hat has been on, as the temperatures at first light have been decidedly cooler. When the sun is coming up though, it does give some amazing orange light, as the first picture below shows at Church Lane, Woodford.
Birds are getting ready to leave these shores and others are moving in great numbers, like our geese.

First light in Woodford. The four white marks in the sky on the right hand side are actually planes on the same flight path.

Local Canada Geese off on their way.


These Swallows will soon be off to Africa for the winter. I'll miss these little fellas.

16 comments:

  1. What a beautiful sun rise. I would never have guessed those 4 white dots were aircraft - homing in on Manchester I assume.

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  2. Exquisite photos. I don't believe I have ever see such a wonderful swallow shots. I'm impressed!

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  3. the geese photo with the one looking off and away is wonderful!

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  4. A glorious way to begin a day -- any day!! Such superb captures! I do love the swallows and the geese as well! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  5. Awesome flights shots and the swallows are SO cute! Great shots!

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  6. Beautiful sunrise shot!
    Love the swallow with the outstretched wing.

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  7. I like the Canada Geese flying images.

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  8. Great shots. I will miss the birds that are flying South, but am ready for the fall temps.

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  9. You're right Adam, there's nothing quite like the early morning light to take photographs or just be out listening to birds waking up. The Swallow with the outstretched wing is great - just preening ready to fly south.

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  10. Nice set of pictures - the sun rise and the swallows look like a real mix of seasons. The redstart post is alos a nice example of the kind of info that ringing generates.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  11. I am thankful that we are able to enjoy our birds almost year round....I would be so lonely. I am up early in the morning...just not out...and wow am I missing out on some great shots. I am glad I get to enjoy yours.

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  12. This are great shots of the sunrise,the gooses and the swallow! I see them ready to start to their winter grounds here too...

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  13. Your autumn images are welcome! Here in south Florida we are still having highs in the 90's (F), with lots of rain that is keeping us inside.

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  14. Your sunrise is absolutely gorgeous. And swallows are so precious in size, so beautiful in color!!!

    Thanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot this weekend. I'm a little behind in paying my visits as I had a very busy weekend and wasn't online much!!! Your sharing is always much appreciated!!

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  15. What a great sunrise series, Adam!!

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