Tuesday 2 September 2014

Yellow Wagtail - Woodford

I had a little bit of excitement the other night on my patch, in the form of a Yellow Wagtail. I hadn't seen one this year and had put off several attempts to visit a well known spot where I could probably have seen one. So I was delighted that one turned up rather unexpectedly just a few miles from home.
I managed to see one here in the Spring last year and thought that was a one off. Maybe I just need to look more regularly.
Anyway, it's a cracking little bird and one I'm grateful to for popping in while I was there. The pictures are not great, as I was desperately trying to hide behind a hedge and keep out of sight. Add to that the excitement that was induced, I was a little shaky with the camera.





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28 comments:

  1. Findlay Wilde2 September 2014 at 19:19

    I've only seen them once this year at Frodsham Marsh and never got a picture. Your pictures are really good.

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  2. sunshine2 September 2014 at 19:46

    Great sight, here they are also rarely to see.

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  3. Ileana2 September 2014 at 20:09

    Very nice bird!

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  4. Maude Lynn2 September 2014 at 20:48

    Love that last shot! So pretty!

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  5. Unknown2 September 2014 at 20:56

    Wagtails are wonderful to watch and this one is very pretty.

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  6. TexWisGirl2 September 2014 at 21:42

    pretty little fence percher! you could link this to good fences on thursday, too, if you'd like. :)

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  7. Rambling Woods2 September 2014 at 23:11

    Unexpected surprises are the best with Mother Nature... Cute bird and I am glad you got to get the photos for Nature Notes and for yourself...Michelle

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  8. Hootin Anni2 September 2014 at 23:12

    Your images are always so super!!!!

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  9. FAB2 September 2014 at 23:21

    That's a very nice find Adam.

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  10. Anonymous3 September 2014 at 00:04

    Such a pretty little bird.

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  11. Susan3 September 2014 at 01:32

    Beautiful bird. Glad you had the opportunity to capture it, Adam.

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  12. Unknown3 September 2014 at 13:25

    I agree, a cracking little bird! Noice pictures

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  13. Breathtaking3 September 2014 at 14:16

    It is a lovely yellow bird, and I think your captures are wonderful Adam.

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  14. A Colorful World3 September 2014 at 18:00

    Great pictures...glad you saw this one and was able to get so many wonderful shots. She/he is a beauty!

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  15. Phil Slade3 September 2014 at 19:16

    You are dead right Adam. What a shame that a once common enough bird like Yellow Wagtail should cause excitement to us. What times we live in.

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  16. Ida3 September 2014 at 23:11

    Delightful little bird. I like the breeze ruffling it's feathers and how long it's leg appear to be.

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  17. TexWisGirl4 September 2014 at 11:40

    thanks, adam!

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  18. 21 Wits4 September 2014 at 12:05

    Oh my, nothing to do but tweet....tweet, and look so darn cute too!

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  19. Cranberry Morning4 September 2014 at 12:28

    Isn't it something, how we get excited over a sweet little bird. Lovely.

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  20. Anonymous4 September 2014 at 12:46

    You did very well capturing your yellow wagtail. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Karen 4 September 2014 at 13:35

    What a sweet capture. Love the way the light color of the little birdie contrasts with the dark fence. Such a pretty bird.

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  22. Amy Burzese4 September 2014 at 13:48

    Sweet!

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  23. Debbie4 September 2014 at 13:56

    who doesn't love a pretty yellow bird!! beautiful images!!!!

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  24. Latane Barton4 September 2014 at 14:04

    I have never seen that kind of bird. So pretty. Glad you shared your photos with us.

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  25. Anonymous4 September 2014 at 14:24

    Oh sweet bird. Loves the fences don't they. I am not that lucky to get them to sit that long.

    Beautiful. My fences are up. My selections.

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  26. Kenneth Cole Schneider4 September 2014 at 14:46

    Beautiful bird. Don't apologize for the technique-- it adds to the excitement of seeing this bird!

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  27. EG CameraGirl4 September 2014 at 20:54

    Amazing that it showed up for you when you were not expecting it.

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  28. LV5 September 2014 at 02:03

    Glad it decided to stay and pose for you on top of the fence.

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