Ma Favourite Wee Bird the Puffin c/w Sand Eels

[rickydiver]

As you would expect this wee crater had a mouth full of sand eels when I caught him. This was on May Island, we were a bit dissapointed as they were few on the ground, I reckon they were getting ready to leave the island. Good day though. Mark I want no comments about the horizon;) Hope you like this wee guy as much as I do.
Cheers Ricky

[kr88]

Wow! That a great shot, very crisp and vibrant. I love looking at the captures of these guys. They are something to see and your shot provides an excellent view. Great capture!

[superscot]

Good capture Rick………that with the new Sigma !!!

[nwyman]

Just how is it that they end up with a whole mouthful of the sand eels? I always assumed that puffins ate herring - in fact, I could swear someone told us that, and that they were in big trouble because the herring migrations were changing patterns due to warming ocean water. Or maybe sand eel is just a form of herring?

I'd love to know more about these birds. Love the pics.

[cfcRebel]

What a capture, both you and the puffin.:D
Very sharp, nice color and love the composition. The chest is a little warm though.

[rickydiver]

Kr88 thanks for your kind words mate really appreciate that:lol:

Superscot yeah thats with the new sigma, I am very happy with it it doesnt seem that soft to me now http://www.clipart.co.uk/clipart/mazeguy/animated/yes.gif

nwyman I am no expert on these wee guys although I really think they are great. They are without a doubt sand eels they are eating. A few facts I learnt today they can dive to over 30mtrs in search of food, live until they are 30 years old. The new born fledgling leave the island 1st week in August to go to sea and do not return to dry land for 5 yearshttp://www.clipart.co.uk/clipart/mazeguy/animated/shocking.gif They also mate for life which is unusual these days:lol: . Thanks for the kind words mate.

Cheers Ricky

[nwyman]

Wow! That gives me a start on some new information - I had no idea!

[Frank_Hollahan]

Beautiful color and I like how the light reflects off the black feathers. He/she looks quite happy with that meal, nice capture

[Anthony J Howe]

Perfect shot, good pose, a bonus with fish in the bill and overall a stunning shot Ricky, well done.

[Sindri Skulason]

Wow...amazing shot of one of my favorite birds. Sharp with good details and beautiful bokeh. Excellent work. :-)

[County Man]

A super shot Ricky. It was a great day out despite the lack of success from this side of the water.

Mark

[Thompsunshine]

overall a stunning shot Ricky, well done.

Amen.

[Reyno]

Excellent capture.Love the Wee look and those eels hanging by the mouth.

[StarDog]

That's a mouthful! Great capture. - bob

[ZipDude66]

A very proud looking bird and presented in all it's splendor. Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!

Zip

[Gary Fairhead]

Fantastic image of a wonderful bird. Great character and my only nit would be the whites on the front of the bird. ...a little hot... but I still wish it was mine!

[Phreddie]

A really great shot - well done.

It's a well known recipe, a puffin with sandeels in it's bill, but you've cooked it to perfection.

[johncockburn]

That is a nice shot mate, looks far better than it did on the camera.

John

[Dimitri_V]

It always amazed me how these wee guys can capture so many eels in one go.
Very good capture Ricky,one that will stay with you for good.

[rickydiver]

Frank thanks for that, I have no idea if it is a male or female Puffin?

Cheers Anthony "Perfect shot, good pose, a bonus with fish in the bill and overall a stunning shot Ricky, well done." really appreciate that:lol:

Thanks Sindri, Yes I am impressed with the bokeh of this lens as well :D

Mark Thanks for the reply, looks like we will need to wait until next year for an over nighter;)

Thompsunshine cheers mate;)

Reyno and Bob Thanks alot guys :lol:

Zip Thanks a lot for your reply cheers

Gary Yeah you maybe right ,the breast is a tiny wee bit blown out but remember the sun was high and coming from the right....I can live with that;) ;)

It's a well known recipe, a puffin with sandeels in it's bill, but you've cooked it to perfection. Thank You:oops:

Jock cheers mate yeah the wee screen on the 350d didnt really do it justice did it:lol:

Dimitri thanks for your kind words:lol:

Wow guys not been on for a couple of days and am well chuffed with all the kind replies I have had, thanks for taking the time to comment it really does make it worth while posting shot up:lol: :lol:
Ricky