I spent some time recently looking for and checking out the local Dippers. I've not been to see them since before Christmas, but I knew that at this time of year, they should be pairing up and looking for nest sites. Always a good bird to see, but not always the easiest, as they are spooked easily and they only need sight of you before they're off. So it was no surprise that on my first visit I didn't find one. I went back the next morning and I found a pair, and even better, I was able to watch as one was plucking moss from the rocks and taking it away to a potential nest site, which was great news. I then had the pleasure of watching and listening to one sing as it stood on a rock in the brook. Truly magical, and I look forward to following their progress in the coming weeks and months.
You can see my Dipper adventures here on my YouTube video:
Dipper
Hello Adam,
ReplyDeleteGreat sightings and captures of the Dippers. I was lucky to see this bird on my Ireland trip. Love the Pheasant and Kite too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
...the pheasant could have been in my backyard, it's a beauty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the dippers, saw some on our trip to BC
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and video of the Dipper. It is Norway's national bird.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the Dippers! Such fantastic little birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely experience! I love how you caught the Dippers nesting behaviour and even got to hear them sing.
ReplyDeleteA natureza oferece-nos sempre belos momentos de contemplação.
ReplyDeleteAbraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
It was the sound of the creek running that drew me in! Only once in a blue moon do I see a dipper and there is only ever one at a time!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen or even heard of a dipper! How wonderful, having a good spotting. And that pheasant is so handsome. It's rare to see one of those around here, too! Thanks for stopping by today!
ReplyDeleteWow! Lovely little bird and marvelous nature photography ~ thanks ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Dippers but I enjoyed seeing your photos of this cute little bird and the beautiful pheasant too. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir estas imágenes del mirlo, que tanto trabajo te han costado.
ReplyDeletePor mi tierra, Andalucía, son unas aves fáciles de ver ya que abundan tanto en parques, huertos e incluso en entornos urbanos, donde se han adaptado.
Por aquí solemos decir que los de pico naranja son los machos.
Un cordial saludo.
Hi Adam, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. The Dippers are interesting birds and thank you for sharing your photography. I also enjoyed your YouTube video and subscribed to you there. Thank you for your kind recent comments on my blog! John
ReplyDeleteThat was a wonderful video and boy that pheasant sure is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a wonderful sighting of the dippers. Enjoy your week and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful video and oh. Thank you. We have but pigeons and raven here, it seems!
ReplyDeleteHello Adam :)
ReplyDeleteDippers are lovely birds. I love to see them jump in the water disappear and then appear with a catch. Good video, and the pheasant was a nice surprise, a gorgeous looking bird. I'm glad it survived the hunting season.
The dippers are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteGood evening, Adam. I’ve never heard of a dipper before. What a wonderful bird! We love the blackbirds here in our garden, who visit the feeding station regularly. And we almost hold our breath behind the patio door so we can watch them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice comment.
Greetings by Heidrun