Monday, 22 December 2014

Shelduck

Shelducks remind me of Norfolk and Snettisham in particular. This was where I first remember seeing hundreds of them on every piece of water I looked at one winter. Great looking birds and so very colourful. These shots were taken at Martin Mere this Autumn. Look what a difference the light makes to the colour. It's been a very frustrating Autumn/Winter this year. Just not enough light at the weekends for good pictures.

Here's to a brighter year ahead, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you to all of you who visit my blog. I'll do my best to bring you some decent bird shots in the year to come.




 
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25 comments:

  1. Fun6022 December 2014 at 19:38

    Another excellent series.

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  2. theconstantwalker22 December 2014 at 19:57

    Fantastic images Adam....

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  3. mick22 December 2014 at 20:07

    Beautiful birds and the light certainly enhances them.

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  4. Unknown23 December 2014 at 03:34

    Beautiful set of shots !!

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  5. Anonymous23 December 2014 at 10:27

    Fabulous shots.

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  6. Anonymous23 December 2014 at 10:30

    Amazing! Love the flight shots!!

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  7. NCSue23 December 2014 at 10:35

    Your photos are always wonderful - I almost feel like I can feel the feathers.
    Thanks for sharing at http://www.image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2014/12/may-blessings-of-season-be-yours-today.html, and please have a wonderful holiday season.
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. NatureStop23 December 2014 at 12:36

    Greetings from Dubai!! Lovely shots and wish you a Blessed Christmas!

    Shantana

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  9. Rhonda Albom23 December 2014 at 12:59

    I did birds today too :)

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  10. Bethany Carson23 December 2014 at 13:28

    Those are beautiful birds!

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  11. Billy Blue Eyes23 December 2014 at 15:22

    Yor right about the light, plays havoc with what I do as well

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  12. FAB23 December 2014 at 21:04

    Super series Adam. Have a great Christmas.

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  13. eileeninmd23 December 2014 at 22:24

    Pretty duck, I like its colors. Awesome flight shots and photos.. Merry Christmas!

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  14. Bob Bushell23 December 2014 at 22:29

    Beautiful Shelduck images, have a great christmas Adam.

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  15. TexWisGirl23 December 2014 at 23:06

    such cool looking ducks! love those up-turned bills!

    merry christmas to you, adam!

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  16. Anonymous23 December 2014 at 23:29

    Beautiful ducks. I love those flight shots.

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  17. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com23 December 2014 at 23:57

    very happy ducks,happy holidays!phyllis

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  18. Connie Smiley24 December 2014 at 02:25

    Great shots! Love those birds in flight.
    Have a great Christmas.

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  19. Irma24 December 2014 at 08:48

    Beautiful pictures of the Shelduck.
    I also wish you a very happy Christmas.
    Best regards, Irma

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  20. Mary Howell Cromer24 December 2014 at 09:53

    These are really gorgeous ducks Adam, beautiful images. Merry Christmas~

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  21. NatureFootstep24 December 2014 at 15:38

    gorgeous one! Seem o one I´m not familiar with. Glad the sun came out for good ones :)

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  22. Existe Sempre Um Lugar24 December 2014 at 16:15

    Votos de um bom e feliz Natal.
    AG

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  23. Margaret Birding For Pleasure24 December 2014 at 17:29

    beautiful shots of the Shelduck. Have a great Christmas day tomorrow.

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  24. Laura24 December 2014 at 18:09

    Beautiful series, I've never seen a duck like this before. Wishing you much joy in this season of love.

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  25. Stewart M26 December 2014 at 08:56

    Splendid birds - for me they are a bird of the Northumbrian Coast - winter cold, and sharp east winds.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

    PS: Hope you had a good Christmas

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