Friday, 10 October 2014

Someone stole my Sunshine.

Well the weather has really turned in the last couple of weeks and Autumn is well and truly with us. The sun has been replaced by wind and rain. The evenings are drawing in and this makes me sad. It means I can't get out after work with the camera, and so it's a long wait for the weekend and then praying that it is dry and sunny.
A few weeks back; when we were still enjoying good sunshine, I visited Pennington Flash and Elton Reservoir. Plenty of birds were around and lots of them seemed to perform nicely for me. Hurry up the Spring please!

Lapwing enjoying the warm sun.

A Grey Wagtail having a little skip and a jump.


Kingfisher also soaking up the sun.


A Nuthatch having a feed.

A Sedge Warbler do its best to give me a rubbish short by hiding behind the twigs.
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21 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl10 October 2014 at 18:18

    so cute. beautiful colors in the lapwing and kingfisher, too.

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  2. Adam Tilt10 October 2014 at 20:51

    I feel your pain. Not been out at all this week after work and the situation isn't likely to improve until spring. Nice shots.

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  3. NatureFootstep10 October 2014 at 21:14

    gld you got some sunshine back. Love the gorgeous shots you share. Thanks!

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  4. Rohrerbot10 October 2014 at 22:04

    I've never seen the sheen on a Lapwing. I think you may be the first to capture this bird with all the wonderful color in the wings. Great day birding!

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  5. Bethany Carson10 October 2014 at 22:05

    Very great shots! I like the action in the photo of the grey wagtail!

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  6. Margaret Birding For Pleasure11 October 2014 at 09:56

    All terrific shots of these lovely birds. My favorite is the Kingfisher. Have a great weekend.

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  7. eileeninmd11 October 2014 at 11:11

    Awesome collection of birds. I would love to see the Lapwing and the beautiful Kingfisher..The Wagtail is a cute bird. But, then they all are beautiful.
    Thanks for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  8. carol l mckenna11 October 2014 at 14:21

    Not a birder but know your photography of those beautiful birds is fantastic! ~ Happy Weekend to you ~ and hope the Sun shines!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. Sandy Kessler11 October 2014 at 14:45

    nuthatch so fetching

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  10. FAB11 October 2014 at 14:50

    An excellent selection Adam.
    It will soon be time to wrap up against the elements ... just think of all those Geese and Swans arriving here from the arctic regions.

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  11. A Colorful World11 October 2014 at 17:57

    Love the lapwing and the skipping wagtail (now that's a neat photo!) All your shots were great. Hope you can get out more soon, with better weather.

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  12. Jane11 October 2014 at 19:08

    Some beautiful bird pictures, thanks for sharing :)

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  13. Unknown11 October 2014 at 19:59

    Beautiful birds! The days are getting short, the weather is terrible and the birds are elsewhere.

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  14. Anonymous11 October 2014 at 21:28

    Beautiful shots. I love the colorful kingfisher.

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  15. Louisette12 October 2014 at 04:18

    Wonderfull shots,Greeting from Belgium.
    http://louisette.eklablog.com/nuit-de-l-obscurite-mons-a112810380

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  16. Stewart M12 October 2014 at 11:03

    Nice set of host - I do like the jumping wagtail - their names always make me smile, pied looks grey, grey with its yellow and yellow almost green!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  17. Phil Slade12 October 2014 at 19:15

    Don't wish your life away just yet Adam. There are lots of sunny, crisp winter days to come yet.

    A great Kingfisher picture. Really homes in on that beautiful rump they have, often hidden from view.

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  18. Bob Bushell12 October 2014 at 20:26

    Great set of birds, I love the Lapwing, glorious.

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  19. Ida12 October 2014 at 23:05

    Really nice shots. I enjoyed them a lot. The Lapwing, Grey Wagtail and Kingfisher really stood out.

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  20. Chris-June12 October 2014 at 23:43

    gorgeous shots of the birds! love the Kingfisher.

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  21. DeniseinVA18 October 2014 at 12:52

    Beautiful photos here.

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