Grey Phalarope at Fairhaven FIVE (and last)

You will be pleased to hear I am not planning to post anymore on this subject, but saved the 'art photos' for last... primarily once again because the changing conditions produced different results.

For those who were not able to attend at the time – at one point I was sat on the edge of the lake while this little gem swam underneath my feet... too close to focus! Fading memories already; I guess if I wanted and maybe on a rainy day I will retouch some of the flotsam and out of focus surface gnats from the background, but these are as taken. Enjoy – I, along with many others certainly did.

The frightening thing is, or maybe I'm just a cynic; this creature, even now in 21C had no fear of man. It doesn't bode well! Or perhaps it's reassuring... we haven't managed to make a total horlicks of everything yet.

and fare thee well ...

Grey Phalarope at Fairhaven FOUR!

Sorry if it is the same subject again, but I think you will see why... the changing conditions produced different results and capturing 'the spirit' of the bird and it's natural behaviour resulted in much endeavour. There are two photographs of the bird taking 'evasive action' from a passing Sparrowhawk, not sure I've seen this anywhere else... I"m sure you will figure out which two images.

Grey Phalarope at Fairhaven, THREE!

I know the internet is littered with web sites and blogs of this fabulous encounter, so here are some more of mine for what they are worth... and more to come!

As you can see I am still experimenting with finding the best way to upload sharp images – and failing miserably... we persevere.

Grey Phalarope at Fairhaven Part Two

In actual fact these were taken before the other post... doesn't matter – here are some more images of the visit – it may be sometime before I post again, so two posts in one day!

Mallard for size comparison

Look carefully, Grey Phalarope in the middle – not all sunshine!

'Riding the waves'

my art shot

Surf's up