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Drake Common Scoter |
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The lure of this attractive sea duck was too much to bear as I saw the blogs of friends filling up with great images.
So a trip down to Swanpool and I saw the bird right in the middle of the pond equidistant from all areas open to photography ie. bloody miles away!!
Fortunately I wandered off to look for Water Rail hoping that the strong North Easterly would blow it toward me. An hour later and it was within range and what a super bird it is. The Water rails were ok as well so quite a productive morning.
I might get used to this retirement lark!
Anyway here are a few more images.......
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Drake Common Scoter |
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Drake Common Scoter |
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Drake Common Scoter | | |
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Water Rail |
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Water Rail |