tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post7786253976293908026..comments2023-11-29T14:32:40.659+00:00Comments on Wildlife Watching with FAB.: Searching for 'Jack'!FABhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-64360470238875107992009-11-14T15:55:33.760+00:002009-11-14T15:55:33.760+00:00LBJ (Paul) & Shirleyanne. Thanks & glad yo...LBJ (Paul) & Shirleyanne. Thanks & glad you enjoyed these images.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-16339586597367611872009-11-14T14:24:20.748+00:002009-11-14T14:24:20.748+00:00You've captured the female mallard beautifully...You've captured the female mallard beautifully. Really lovely post.Shirleyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219451442180410908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-3485897510791238302009-11-14T07:06:32.058+00:002009-11-14T07:06:32.058+00:00Lovely images, especially the Little Grebe.Lovely images, especially the Little Grebe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486370057662487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-15372040220481840392009-11-14T00:26:15.237+00:002009-11-14T00:26:15.237+00:00Hi Susan. Thanks for joining "The Early Birde...Hi Susan. Thanks for joining "The Early Birder" and hope you continue to enjoy my posts. FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-42988798869300072372009-11-14T00:18:03.563+00:002009-11-14T00:18:03.563+00:00Thanks Frank...I've become a "follower&qu...Thanks Frank...I've become a "follower" of your blog as well...great photos, and commentary! Thing I love about this new media is meeting people world wide, who share a common interest.Susan Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04155106135649887676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-29767436885267114722009-11-13T23:48:21.051+00:002009-11-13T23:48:21.051+00:00Hi Keith. Yes it was & I forget to mention the...Hi Keith. Yes it was & I forget to mention the ongoing e-mail discussion between Barry & Richard over a possible Tufted / Scaup hybrid!<br /><br />Susan. Thanks for stopping by. The Egyptian's are not uncommon around us but always worth a photo. Just taken a quick peek at your blog & will return very shortly. FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-41728206156487606832009-11-13T23:29:57.696+00:002009-11-13T23:29:57.696+00:00Love your shots of the Geese -which I've never...Love your shots of the Geese -which I've never seen on our side of the "pond" ...beautiful!Susan Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04155106135649887676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-64496463206695179642009-11-13T22:32:26.830+00:002009-11-13T22:32:26.830+00:00What an excellent day Frank, and a good count. Nic...What an excellent day Frank, and a good count. Nice one seeing the 'Jack'. Cracking shot of the Little Grebe too.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-69509436561363923912009-11-13T20:33:13.665+00:002009-11-13T20:33:13.665+00:00Mick. A mixture of captive wildlife, educational a...Mick. A mixture of captive wildlife, educational areas specifically directed at children and the wildside with hides. Not sure why it's called 'Peacock', presumably named after someone or the company involved in the adjacent riverside development that was part of the overall site development.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-4254090790044080552009-11-13T18:29:18.929+00:002009-11-13T18:29:18.929+00:00That looks like a very interesting place to visit ...That looks like a very interesting place to visit and 42 species for the day sounds fantastic to me. Very interesting photos of the buildings around the area - but why is it called a 'peacock tower'?mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-44719896249855736572009-11-13T16:55:29.752+00:002009-11-13T16:55:29.752+00:00Hi Jen. It was good to get out despite the continu...Hi Jen. It was good to get out despite the continuing rain and capture the fluffy 'powder-puff'. <br /><br />Hi Mona. The light was poor so have to be happy with those I saved but wanted better clarity. I know I'm being picky but glad you liked what I posted.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-29562720836984201632009-11-13T16:38:23.011+00:002009-11-13T16:38:23.011+00:00That was a wonderfully spent day! Your photos are ...That was a wonderfully spent day! Your photos are outstanding.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-91081867053859661562009-11-13T14:32:53.361+00:002009-11-13T14:32:53.361+00:00Hi Frank, looks like you had a great day out. It&#...Hi Frank, looks like you had a great day out. It's always fun to catch up with birding friends. Lovely Little Grebe photo, I love those bundles of fluff! (-:Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633626482754161886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-73760779266321906682009-11-13T13:24:52.614+00:002009-11-13T13:24:52.614+00:00Chris. It is fairly close to home (30 minutes driv...Chris. It is fairly close to home (30 minutes drive on a good day) so could be popping back fairly regularly to see what could be captured with the camera.<br /><br />Cheers Warren. I thought the Dabchick was the best pic from the limited series I shot & the only species that drifted fairly close to the hide.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-23901557710344023502009-11-13T11:46:18.459+00:002009-11-13T11:46:18.459+00:00A worthwhile trip Framk, despite the gloom. I like...A worthwhile trip Framk, despite the gloom. I like the Little Grebe photo.Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-30570815993451730192009-11-13T10:35:33.823+00:002009-11-13T10:35:33.823+00:00Wow what a day you got Frank. This look like a fan...Wow what a day you got Frank. This look like a fantastic place to observed our feathery friends. I love the little grebe that I've never seen!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-63841701823299796102009-11-13T10:04:10.500+00:002009-11-13T10:04:10.500+00:00Cheers Roy. I was pleased to capture a Dabchick at...Cheers Roy. I was pleased to capture a Dabchick at long last.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-61378057339797510212009-11-13T09:58:39.876+00:002009-11-13T09:58:39.876+00:00Hi Steve. Not unusual for Mallards to turn up in m...Hi Steve. Not unusual for Mallards to turn up in many various shades (dark to very light). We even saw one that was cinnamon coloured!<br /><br />Cheers Richard.<br /><br />Monty. ThanksFABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-35644235961220388332009-11-13T09:44:11.528+00:002009-11-13T09:44:11.528+00:00At least you got a nice Dabchick Frank.At least you got a nice Dabchick Frank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-56442921231894196642009-11-13T07:35:51.962+00:002009-11-13T07:35:51.962+00:00Great post Frank with some lovely shots,looks like...Great post Frank with some lovely shots,looks like you had a smashing day out with some good species, and Jack Snipe is always a good find as they can be very well hidden.We have a good breeding stock of Cetti's at Marazion Marsh so always a good chance of seeing them moving low through shrubs and reeds, but hard to Photo. Nice Post Well DoneMontshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871945439055671665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-79504452235515367452009-11-13T03:29:33.516+00:002009-11-13T03:29:33.516+00:00Great shots Frank. I particularly like the female...Great shots Frank. I particularly like the female Mallard.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875150610109193368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-30050760468236215802009-11-13T02:28:42.937+00:002009-11-13T02:28:42.937+00:00Great day to be out. Your mallards look a little ...Great day to be out. Your mallards look a little lighter than ours. Love the Lapwing and the Egyptian Geese.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com