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Mar 24, 2012 13:58 |  #1

My regular small bird haunt is frequented by many others who put out wild bird seed. This affords great opportunity for close up bird photography:

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Long Tailed Tit (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

but... the seed on the fence post sort of spoils the picture. I've tried photographing the birds in the trees as they "queue up" for the table, but it is very hit & miss, plus the background is too messy.

So, I had an idea - get a section of tree and place it on the fence post...

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IMG_9032 - Dunnock (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

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IMG_9023 - Robin (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

Much more pleasing. I'll be trying this again next weekend, and hoping to get there a littler earlier.

Three more from my morning walk:

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IMG_9080 - Heron in flight (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

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IMG_9071 - Moorhen (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

and, whislt not a shap image, the first bird of prey I've spotted over the reserve:

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IMG_9087 - Buzzard (Juvenile) ? (external link) by Trugga (external link), on Flickr

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Mar 24, 2012 14:21 |  #2

Great set and nicely done Lawrence! The Moorhen is favorite of the bunch.

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Mar 24, 2012 14:26 |  #3

stunning shots, great color and detail in these




  
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Mar 24, 2012 17:32 as a reply to  @ rick_reno's post |  #4

Thank you most kindly

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Mar 24, 2012 17:48 |  #5

nice series, Lawrence




  
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Mar 25, 2012 20:44 as a reply to  @ dgraham329's post |  #6

Well thought out plan Lawrence, and the difference in the quality of the images is a testament to your success. The Dunnock and Robin turned out extremely well.
Of the "walking around" birds, I think the Moorhen is my favorite, although all 3 are very nice. Hopefully you'll see the Buzzard again soon and a little closer.

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