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RR's Wildlife Portfolio....
RedRobin:
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This photo is never going to win any awards but I'm pleased I captured what was going on: A female Kestrel which had just killed a Vole:
I grabbed the shot through my closed kitchen window and on zoom on my FinePix F500EXR compact.
The only other bird of prey I have seen in my garden is a Sparrow Hawk.
RedRobin:
^ Male Palmate Newt.
At this time of year (November) the Newts will have left my pond and found somewhere to hibernate for the Winter before returning to my pond in February/March to live and mate - They have exciting courtship displays. I am currently extending my small wildlife pond and suddenly found this Newt in the new part so I scooped him up with a soft net and popped him in a shallow glass jar for photography. It's important not to handle Newts during the hibernation period because you will transfer your body temperature and upset their natural 'clock'. [/newts lesson]
I've always got my pocket size camera on me so I miss fewer shots. Photographically I accept the compromise and work with what I've got. I have to say I am pleased with the colour and composition of this photo.
phil1975:
One sunny day earlier in the year
Little fella popped out for a snack one lunchtime.
Hardly wildlife in the garden I know, but taken as a shot to nothing at Vancouver aquarium.
Andy:
Brilliant pics Robin;keep them coming
RedRobin:
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....Lovely natural lighting and angle on that Painted Lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui - Not very common. :happy2:
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