Friday 29 March 2019

Elton Reservoir

Elton Reservoir in Bury is a great place. It attracts most of the common water birds plus good numbers of rarities and less common stuff. Any visit there brings reward in one way or another, be it some good birds, good pictures or just a nice pleasant walk.
At the car park area there are lots of feeders that are regularly topped up by a local birder. These have brought in some good birds during the winter months, in the shape of Brambling, Willow Tit and Lesser Redpoll. I managed to see a Brambling while I was watching, but it was camera shy.

This very nice looking male Bullfinch was a pleasant surprise.

 A nice Common Buzzard overhead.


A Dunnock on territory and looking very nice too.

There were three Goldeneye on the water, but sadly they didn't hang around.




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27 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,30 March 2019 at 09:40

    How very considerate of the kind soul who tops up the feeders.

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  2. eileeninmd30 March 2019 at 10:54

    Hello, great collection of photos. The Bullfinch is my favorite. I love the Goldeneye ducks. Great flight captures! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  3. Anu30 March 2019 at 11:05

    Hello Adam. Photos are great. The photo of bullfinch is very artistic. The Common Buzzard looks fantastic.

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  4. Phil Slade30 March 2019 at 11:32

    I rarely see Bullfinches. They are just so scarce here on the coast, but 15 miles inland much more common.

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  5. Charlene N. K.30 March 2019 at 11:41

    What beautiful birds you've captured! Great photos too!
    Thanks for visiting my blog and for the comment.

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  6. Bill30 March 2019 at 17:32

    You captured some beautiful birds. What a nice collection and wonderful photos of the birds in flight. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Bob Bushell30 March 2019 at 19:41

    My favourite is the Bullfinch, fabulous. But, I love the rest.

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~30 March 2019 at 19:50

    Aren't the ducks funny skimming across the top of the water! And I've been trying to do some art...and wonder how I could get the color of that Bullfinch! So beautiful! Enjoy your weekend!

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  9. carol l mckenna30 March 2019 at 19:53

    Lovely feathered friends shots! Favorite is the 1st one ^_^

    Happy Days to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. Betty J. Crow30 March 2019 at 22:01

    The bullfinch is a beauty. Love all the action shots.

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  11. Debbie31 March 2019 at 04:35

    amazing action captures today!! the bullfinch is bright and beautiful!!!

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  12. Anni 31 March 2019 at 09:47

    I'm like those who have visited before me...favoring the bullfinch. Your photo is perfectly lighted & the color ...stunning. I like the golden eye too.

    Thanks so much for sharing your photos and adding a great narrative for all of us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  13. Jenn Jilks31 March 2019 at 11:29

    I'm so happy to see some of our birds back! These are lovely.

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  14. italiafinlandia1 April 2019 at 08:24

    Lovely! The goldeneye is very common in Finland too.

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  15. Rose1 April 2019 at 13:58

    Some really nice shots...I especially love that first.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)1 April 2019 at 19:30

    All great birds... looking happy with where they are.. Except for the goldeneyes,who look like they’re late for a meeting somewhere else ...lovely portraits of all the perchers.

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  17. mick1 April 2019 at 20:04

    Great bird photos and it sounds like a very interesting place to visit.

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  18. Fun601 April 2019 at 20:28

    Great photos of the buzzard.

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  19. Carol @Comfort Spring Station1 April 2019 at 22:07

    Great shots of the birds

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  20. Carol @Comfort Spring Station1 April 2019 at 23:37

    Wonderful shots of the birds

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  21. Lady Fi2 April 2019 at 05:48

    Wonderful shots!

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  22. NCSue2 April 2019 at 15:09

    I've never seen a bullfinch - I'd love to, though.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/04/somethings-squirrely-on-april-fools-day.html

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  23. 21 Wits2 April 2019 at 16:42

    What a lovely view to behold! Your captures of their day sure brightens my day. Thanks.

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  24. Jeanna2 April 2019 at 23:11

    You caught some nice varieties and I'm impressed how well you can spot and name the birds you see. I saw a turkey vulture the other day and can't say I've seen one outside of the zoo before. I've also noticed some pretty bold hawks circling close to traffic. The male bullfinch looks like he's telling you he doesn't want his picture taken (:

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  25. Catscue Cat Mom3 April 2019 at 22:04

    Those are amazing photos, and the birds are just beautiful.

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  26. Pisi Prkl5 April 2019 at 06:14

    Nice action shot. The last one is my fav.

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  27. betty-NZ8 April 2019 at 02:56

    Fabulous series of birds! I always find it lots of fun to see them doing what they do.

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