Sunrise Storm

Glad I'm not over there.

Star Turn

The time: Mid afternoon. The place: Aruba, Caribbean Sea. The star: This Brown Pelican.
Whilst swimming in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Aruba (as you do!) I was unable to avoid a pair of Brown Pelicans low flying over the sea and occasionally diving in for their next meal. Having got out and dried off, I returned with the camera for a couple of shots. Managed to catch this beauty as he caught sight of his next catch. Hope you like.

Birds of The Caribbean

The following pictures were taken on my recent holiday in The Caribbean.
This first example is a Magnificent Frigatebird. These were plentiful, throughout the area of the US Virgin Islands. These birds are famous for inflating the red throat pouch during courtship displays.

This Peregrine Falcon joined us mid-ocean for a couple of days. Beautiful bird and unexpected so far from land.

Stopping off for a quick nap on the ships rigging, this La Sagra's Flycather.

This Little Blue Heron. Taken at St Croix, USVI.

Lastly, back at Miami, this was one of a number of Turkey Vultures, circling the dock area.

Goldfinch Smackdown

Oi! Get off my feed tray.

I said. Get, off, my, feedtray!

Go on. Get out of it.

Hop it. Last chance fly boy.

What are you looking at!

Ok, they're not a great distance away. But I'm really enjoying how my new 70-300mm Zuiko Olympus Digital  lens is allowing me to get just that little bit closer to the action. Hope you enjoyed this short series.

Abbottsbury Kestrel

Saw this beauty in the distance on a coast walk between West Bay, Bridport and Abbottsbury in Dorset. The closer I got the further away she flew. Then, just as I neared the end of my walk, she flew right over, stopped and posed for me. I couldn't have asked for more. As she flew off after a few minutes, and with a huge smile on my face, I thanked her for the great photo opportunity. Made my day.

Bowdown Wood Nature Reserve

Ain't nature purdy? Lovely gnarled up tree at Bowdown Wood. Other interesting stuff included this fungus;

And these Fungii;

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Canada Geese at Dogmersfield Park

Spent a lovely Sunday morning walk along the Basingstoke Canal and through The Dogmersfield Park Estate to Tundry Pond. Perfect timing for the arrival of three seperate squadrons of Canada Geese flying in.

 A wonderful experience which made the walk a memorable experience. The Canal was quiet and tranquil, spoilt only by the odd cyclist, jogger or stalking photographer.

Altogether, a beautiful morning. Looking forward to more trips along The Basingstoke Canal.