Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Sunday 17 November 2013

Ruff - Martin Mere

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








25 comments:

  1. 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!!

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  2. Fabulous....all the photos are pretty, but I really, REALLY like the one with the full reflection.

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  3. Beautiful photos of these gorgeous birds.

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  4. gorgeous photos of a beautiful bird! well done:))

    via camera critters.

    happy monday~

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  5. What a wonderful bird,well captured. Great reflections and I like how it looks at the duck in the last pic.

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  6. Beautiful bird and great captures! Have a happy day!

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  7. Well worth getting up early to catch those shots.

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  8. Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. Beautiful detail in the feathers and terrific reflections!

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  10. The feathers edged in white are so lovely. Nice photos.

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  11. Nice birds Adam, Not been to MM for almost a year, I tried to get the males in breeding plumage but never timed it correctly.

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  12. These are great pictures of a great bird. It's the bird fair at Martin Mere next weekend. From Findlay

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  13. I'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!

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  14. Very nice picture of a lovley bird ,Nette

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  15. The feather detail is gorgeous. Great shots.

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  16. Great photos with beautiful detail. That's another shorebird I have never seen!

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  17. Wonderful series of captures of this beautiful bird.

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  18. Love the feather detail in your shots. And those bright orange legs are amazing. Beautiful set!

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