After what seems like an eternity without getting out with the camera, a trip to Martin Mere was arranged with two birding friends. At this time of year, the wintering geese and swans are the main attraction at Martin Mere, but they aren't the only attraction. Several Ruff were around today, and although the light was pretty gloomy my new camera lens was able to capture this wader pretty well. Lovely plumage, and a always a pleasure to see parading along the shore line
What a beautiful bird! I love the pattern/colors of his feathers! Great captures as always, Adam!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have a good!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful serie, well done!
ReplyDeleteFabulous....all the photos are pretty, but I really, REALLY like the one with the full reflection.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of these gorgeous birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos of a beautiful bird! well done:))
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happy monday~
What a wonderful bird,well captured. Great reflections and I like how it looks at the duck in the last pic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird and great captures! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteWell worth getting up early to catch those shots.
ReplyDeleteWow...gorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful detail in the feathers and terrific reflections!
ReplyDeleteThe feathers edged in white are so lovely. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteNice birds Adam, Not been to MM for almost a year, I tried to get the males in breeding plumage but never timed it correctly.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Adam.
ReplyDeleteThese are great pictures of a great bird. It's the bird fair at Martin Mere next weekend. From Findlay
ReplyDeleteI've only seen one Ruff, in Illinois. Never got very close, so my photos were barely recognizable. Yet it did have a distinctive build as compared to our other sandpipers. Nice images!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images Adam...
ReplyDeleteVery nice picture of a lovley bird ,Nette
ReplyDeleteThe feather detail is gorgeous. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos with beautiful detail. That's another shorebird I have never seen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of captures of this beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteLove the feather detail in your shots. And those bright orange legs are amazing. Beautiful set!
ReplyDeleteAdam, these are stunning images~
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