I did the best I could, but the light, and anything else I can think of were against me. I had to settle for some more long distance shots. One day I will get some decent pictures of this species, and when I do I'll be over the moon.
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Great Northern Diver - West Kirby
Some weeks back I headed to the Wirral to look for a reported Great Northern Diver. It had apparently been showing well for some time and giving very good views. The day I chose was grey and overcast, and by the time I got to West Kirby on the Wirral it had started to rain. Not ideal for finding a dark bird on dark water. Still, it didn't deter me. I was determined to find this bird and try and get close if I could. Easier said than done. There's not a lot you can do when a bird wants to stay out fishing in the middle of the lake.
I did the best I could, but the light, and anything else I can think of were against me. I had to settle for some more long distance shots. One day I will get some decent pictures of this species, and when I do I'll be over the moon.
I did the best I could, but the light, and anything else I can think of were against me. I had to settle for some more long distance shots. One day I will get some decent pictures of this species, and when I do I'll be over the moon.
Great sighting of the diver. It is much like our loons. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteIt was absolutely pouring down when I went to see it. Scope steamed up, bins drenched, but it was so close I only needed my eyes :)
ReplyDeleteLooks very similar to what we call Common Loon. Beautiful images of the diver. If they're anything like our loons they DO dive...a lot!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am always fascinated to see birds riding so low in the water like this one!
ReplyDeletegreat shots of the GN Diver.
ReplyDelete"decent' or not, its still a great bird.
ReplyDeletecheers - Stewart M - Melbourne