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 19 January 2015

Knot playing ball.

Usually when I come across Knot they are in large groups a long way off in the distance. It doesn't matter if they are actively feeding, roosting or being flushed in the air by a dog or raptor, they are always off in the distance. Some birds are difficult to approach and even more so when there is nothing to hide your form on a wide open beach. So I gave up trying to approach far off birds some time ago. It doesn't do the birds any good to be constantly shifted on when they could be resting or feeding.

When I arrived at Hoylake the tide had gone way out. I could see all sorts in the distance, but my luck was out and I saw what I could through the binoculars, made my notes and moved on. A few hundred yards past the Lifeboat house I could see a decent sized flock of waders really close to the sea wall. So I got out of the car to take a closer look. The flock were mainly Knot, so I was delighted I was able to get close whilst staying on the pavement and they were happy to carry on their business. Everyone was a winner.


Once again, the light was just perfect.







This shot is a bit blurry, but I've included it as the central bird had colour tagged legs. I have sent the details off to the relevant people and hopefully I will be able to come back with some more information on this particular bird. 

14 comments:

  1. Just awesome captures of the pretty Knot.. The reflection captures are beautiful. Well done!

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  2. Awesome shots! It's neat to see so many birds together!

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  3. What beautiful shots especially all those reflections.

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  4. Great photos and it was very good that you were able to get close to the birds without disturbing them. The birds and reflections are very beautiful.

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  5. All of these photos are amazing! This bird population appears to be alive and well, which is good news.

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  6. Wow - nice light on the birds and wonderful reflections!

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  7. just beautiful shots! love the flock in flight, too!

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  8. always lovely to see a flock of Knot in great numbers and to see them flying in union. Great images of this beautiful waders.

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  9. great shots. And I hope you will get teh details for the tagged bird :)

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  10. Fantastic shots! Loved the artistic look of several!

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  11. Wonderful shots of these pretty birds. The reflections are lovely as well.

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  12. All so pretty - especially the reflection shots! Perfect lighting!

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  13. Stunning images, absolutely sensations shares...love the light!

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