A nice Spring time visit to Burton Mere is always a good trip out. The sun was shining and the birds were nice and active on the reserve just by the Dee Estuary. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary this day, but it was nice to be out with no rain, snow or wind and good light.
I managed to add a few year ticks too, in the shape of Curlew, Pintail, Marsh Harrier and Oystercatcher. The elusive Cetti's Warbler was once again added to my 'Heard Only' list for the year.
This Dunnock was in fine voice in the warm sunshine.
A Little Egret on a fly past.
A Little Grebe with a fish almost as big as itself.
Some soon to be departed Pink-footed Geese flying over the marsh.
A very good looking Shelduck.
A Teal in the fantastic light.
Spring is in the air indeed!
ReplyDeleteHello, lovely variety of birds. My favorites are the Shelduck and the Teal. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful birds you've photographed here.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are beautiful and very nice to see.
ReplyDeleteThe Shelduck and Teal have the most beautiful feathers! And I would love to see a pink footed....well, anything! heehee! Wonderful photos as always!
ReplyDelete...Adam you captured some wonderful images, the Shelduck and Teal are my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI sure like the Ducks. Good shots
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The ducks are very pretty and I Grebe was well captured with a fish in its mouth :)
ReplyDeleteYou managed some sun then Adam? The forecast is much better for next week too.
ReplyDeleteI have given up on seeing Cettis in the field but I love hearing them and content to wait until we catch a few in summer, but they are something of a disappointment if that's any consolation.
Beautiful series of photos of these different types.
ReplyDeleteAll perfectly photographed, my compliments.
Best regards, Irma
The Dunnock is a new one for me to see today. And every time I see a pink footed goose in
ReplyDeletephoto it reminds me of the movie, The Big Year. (It was a target bird) Great photos as always Adam.
I thank you for taking time out in your day to link in and share your blog with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'
Favorite is the first shot ~all wonderful 'feathered friends' photography ~
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A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Love the last shot of the teal. Beautiful post! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThese are sweet!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of a great birding day...always particularly enjoy seeing birds “at dinner”. The little grebe was very ambitious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful variety of birds! I have seen egrets in my area and we don't have the other beautiful birds here.
ReplyDeleteImagine! Open water! We're still frozen. You have interesting birds.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
I don't believe we have shelducks here. They're so striking and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/03/our-orchids-are-showing-off.html
I always love your Posts, the fantastic captures oft the Burda.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
Wonderful photos - love your birds!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!! I love anything with wings!!
ReplyDeleteLovely capture of the Egret on the wing
ReplyDeleteI do my birding by reading posts like yours.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
gorgeous captures!! i recently saw the teal here in new jersey, it was both a first for me and very exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's - I just love birds. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove.
ReplyDeleteFabulous bird images, as always! That teal is gorgeous.
ReplyDelete...the Goldeneye in flight is a wonderful sight!
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots of the shelduck and the teal :) Love them!
ReplyDeleteLovely birds and blue skies...Michelle
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