A stroll along the beach
Hello
It started off rather murky here on Anglesey this morning so it was on with a bit of housework. However, about 1130 it got a lot brighter and I decided to nip out for a spot of photography.
Here is what took place.
Arriving at Penmon, spring was well under way.
The Chiff-Chaff was singing away in the woods close to where I park the van.
It's nice to have them back again this year and they are always one of the first migrants to arrive.
So I took a few shots and then headed out of the wood
Right on the edge of the wood, a Mistle Thrush was singing his little heart out.
Down at the waters-edge there was plenty going on
Oyster-Catchers were whirring around and settling again
A Redshank was foraging about as the tide went out. A Turnstone can be seen in the background
I saw a gull and Cormorant sitting on a rock and carefully made my way slowly towards them
I had never been this close to a Cormorant before and took about 60 shots
Then out of the blue, the Cormorant called out and I captured my favorite shot of the day.
So chuffed with that last shot, I decided to leave and get it onto the computer.
As I walked back to the van, I was rather suprised to see that the Turnstone were not flying off
I decided to take a few shots of these delightful little shore-birds.
They were sitting around in small groups
on the rocks. A lovely looking bird I think you would agree
Last shot of this Turnstone nearly being caught by a wave.
There we are folks. I hope you enjoyed the little stroll.
I would just like to wish you all a very Happy Easter.
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Very nice !
Happy Easter to you too Steve.
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some lovely shots Steve, Happy Easter to you too x
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Stunning shots and what a beautiful area you must live in. Can't remember the last time I saw a Mistle Thrush...just great pics. And a Happy Easter..
Sheila x
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nice photos as usual you need to train steph to do the housework so you can go out and take photos lol
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briliant Steve just briliant
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Hi Steve what a super stroll you had and some stunning photo"s you certainly put us poor mortals to shame with pictures like you have just posted. Steve a brilliant blog as usual as you never disappoint many thanks for sharing M8T Best Wishes BoB.
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Some cracking shots there, Steve. 'Strewth hasn't photography on this site come on in the last couple of years? Wonderful stuff.
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Smashing blog Steve,great pictures,no stopping you now
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A super blog and some stunning shots as usual.
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super shots like them all
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Good shooting Steve,i thought you might of went for fish as it's good Friday.Happy Easter.
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Super shots Steve,I can never get close enough to take shots like that,a big like from me.
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Some stunning, no all stunning images here Steve, just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter and Happy Birthday.
Luv
Viv xx
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This is a great set of pictures. A big like from me. My favourite has to be the Oyster Catcher coming into land. Thanks for your comment on my latest blog.
Have a good weekend.
Ray
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Brilliant photographs but the cormorant is my favourite. The black edging onthe feathers looks just like scales. The turnstones in the surf are magical.
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Superb photography Steve... as always. Each one is brilliant but the second Cormorant photo is amazing and as you say one of your best!
That new lens is certainly getting results.
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Brilliant steve.....
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Oh wow love your shots steve and that thrush is stunning..... thank you for your comments on my blogs I really appreciate them and spurs me on to get better shots.
Still practicing on little birds lol
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A beautifull blog Steve. You know your birds don't you. Thanks for posting and thanks for all your kind remarks. ps I love the Bunny, have a lovely Easter.
Christine
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Great set of pics Steve
Happy Easter to you too...
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that is beautiful Steve will have to have a go at Lowestoft today - some stunning shots of our shoreline birds
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Some eye-catching shots there Steve. I think they're brilliant especially the cormorant and the last couple with the splashes of water.
Spread a little happiness.
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Stunning pics Steve.
Mike
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Fabulous photos Steve, I love the ones of the Turnstons, I have never seen them.
Happy Easter to you to. Best wishes Pam.
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Excellent blog Steve. The cormorant shots are great.
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Amazing photos, Steve! Glad you got your chores done, so you could go out!!!! Happy Easter to you and Steph!
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Top drawer quality as always can't get any thing like that here lol. great photo's always enjoy your blogs, thanks for going to the trouble of doing it all especialy if you keep getting blanks like I have of late, best of luck, a like from me and so it should be, regards Leon.
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A superb set of images Steve. That new lens has been a good buy.
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I was dissapointed, I thought you had been to warmer climes, but, this was better than any old tropical beach, you wouldn't get anywhere near the variety you have here and what great shots they are too, the comorant calling is super dooper. Enjoyed my walk along the beach even if it was a bit chilly
Delia
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Another great blog Steve with some lovely shots.
Thanks for your comment on my falconery blog.
Happy Easter.
Paul
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Just catching up on all the photoblogs so I bet you thought I had missed this one of yours. Another brilliant photoblog and your photography is stunning. That new lens is certainly packing some punch into the quality and range of shots. Some awesome compositions (turnstone in the waves and the Cormorants) Excellent! Hope you both had a good Easter and hope you had a lovely birthday yesterday. Alison x
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Great spring time with feathered friends.Cormorants shots are excellent.Exemplary bird photography.
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spot on as usual. That 400mm is certainly paying you back in dividends!
Stu.
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Wow. Fantastic, beautiful shots. A like from me.
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Terrific stuff Steve.....as much as i like and admire your cormorant shot, I love the last image of the Turnstone with the frozen water!
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Oh that was fabulous. I'm sitting here thinking 'take me with you next time' and realising that you already have with your gorgeous photos. Thanks.
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superb cormorant shots...one of my fave birds!! great pics
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Errrmmmm, I DID see this one too Steve, but went rushing off the see my photos of the little Turnstones and forgot to come back and comment!
Of course the bestest and now most famous photo is the calling Cormorant! another great one from you Steve, Mwah, Mwah
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Some great shots of the birds, thanks for sharing. Paul.
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lovely blog Steve, nice clear shots.
Came upon a comorant at Talkin Tarn last month sitting in a tree drying it's wings. on approach it looked like a baby pterodactyl and typically I didn't have my camera just my kids on bikes and a mad dog.
Thanks
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