Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Danebower Quarry

I went looking for the elusive Ring Ouzel recently. It was exactly that. Elusive. No sign whatsoever. Nothing flying over, on the rocky slopes or even down in the valley. My luck was out on this one.
There were a few other bits and pieces around though, so I made the most of the company that I had.
A few bubbling Red Grouse, some vocal and busy Meadow Pipits and also some very good looking Wheatear.

I stood motionless for some time as this Red Grouse approached me. It seemed blissfully unaware that I was there as it carried on feeding and walking straight towards me. This male was in great condition, with its bright red combs over the eye particularly prominent.


  

The Wheatear is one of my favourite summer visitors. I always look forward to them arriving. Once again this male was looking pretty dapper.









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17 comments:

  1. Tinie29 April 2015 at 18:09

    Splendor photos, beautiful to behold.
    The last I like the most.
    Greetings Tinie

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  2. GreenComotion29 April 2015 at 18:42

    Hi Adam,
    These are some very beautiful birds and photos.
    Thanks for visiting my site.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  3. NatureFootstep29 April 2015 at 19:20

    can´t remember seeing a photo of the Red Grouse before. It is stunning, thanks for sharing it :)

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  4. Unknown30 April 2015 at 06:22

    Lovely photos! The colour of the grouse is beautiful.

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  5. Kathy30 April 2015 at 20:20

    I love the grouse's orange "eyebrows."

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  6. Margaret Birding For Pleasure2 May 2015 at 07:54

    Two wonderful birds to find and photograph. Have a lovely wekend.

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  7. eileeninmd2 May 2015 at 10:19

    Wow, cool! The Red Grouse is a beautiful bird. The Wheatear is pretty too. Great shots.Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. TexWisGirl2 May 2015 at 15:45

    both so beautiful!

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  9. Valerie2 May 2015 at 17:48

    Yes, the wheatear is particularly handsome!

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  10. Anonymous2 May 2015 at 20:36

    The Red Grouse is beautiful.

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  11. Bob Bushell2 May 2015 at 22:17

    Red Grouse and the Wheatear are a pleasure, well done Adam.

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  12. Anne (cornucopia)2 May 2015 at 23:43

    Beautiful place and birds!

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  13. A Colorful World3 May 2015 at 00:58

    What a beautiful grouse! And sweet wheatear. I love the way it looks on the rocks.

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  14. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©3 May 2015 at 01:53

    Lovely pair of birds, Adam.
    ~

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  15. Stewart M3 May 2015 at 12:06

    Cracking shots of the grouse - grouse means good here, so grouse grouse!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  16. Anni 3 May 2015 at 20:46

    ...such vivid, rich colors on the grouse!!! It's a beauty. As is the wheateater....a beauty.

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  17. Huldra4 May 2015 at 19:58

    Beautiful pictures :)

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