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

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

Monday, 3 September 2012

Macclesfield Forest

The last day of my two week summer holiday started off as a stunningly bright and calm morning. I made my way to Macclesfield Forest to make the most of it. I wasn't disappointed, with plenty of activity and plenty of peace and quiet.
In terms of birds, I picked out a Spotted Flycatcher early on, then a Chiffchaff singing in the near distance. Quite late for these, but the sun seems to spur them on. I said earlier in the year that I get tired of the Chiffchaff song, but knowing that they will soon depart, made this one a little special.
The Whinchats were still around from the other day, along with plenty of Meadow Pipits and a Tree Pipit. I also got startled by a Roe Deer while I was sat out of view. It broke a twig as it stood up out of the long grass. The air was blue for a moment. A lovely animal though and fantastically wild.

Spotted Flycatcher

Tree Pipit

Great Spotted Woodpecker

The Roe Deer that scared me just a little.
 
My, what big ears you have?

19 comments:

  1. What great shots, Adam!! I love the birds and the deer with their big ears!! Wonderful post for the day!! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! Always appreciated! My youngest son is named Adam! Hope you have a great week!

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    1. What a great choice of name. Thanks for your comments too.

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  2. Great picture of the woodpecker. That roe deer looks equally startled.

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  3. Fantastic photography of nature's beautiful critter ~ love the doe ~ (A Creative Harbor) USA

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  4. my favourite is the young tree pipit; lovely photography Adam

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  5. Nice to see the GSW - we don't have nay woodpeckers of any sort in Australia - so its nice to catch up with one (just to remind me of what I'm missing!)

    Stewart M

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  6. WAU - where a beautiful photo series showing.
    Really like the woodpecker and deer.
    Wish you a good day :)
    Hanne Bente

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  7. Great series Adam!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. You were lucky to see the spotted flycatcher. From Findlay

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  9. Great series of the beautiful birds and that deer is stunning!

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  10. gorgeous shot of the tree pipit. And the deer. Glad you still have some birds around.

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  11. A great series of photos. I like the look of surprise with that deer.

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  12. I love the woodie and the deers are cute. Great birds and shots!

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  13. Beautiful shots Adam! I would love to see one of those Great Spotted Woodpeckers!

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  14. Great shots of the Great-spotted and the Tree Pipit Adam. Both always hide away for my camera.

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  15. Great shot of the woodpecker...for some reason it is so difficult for me to photograph these.

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  16. Great bird shots Adam!! I love the Great Spotted Woodpecker and the deer shots are great!

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