Common Kingfisher

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This is the first in a series of posts following a day in a hide photographing the stunning kingfisher in Worcestershire.  Ably assisted by professional photographer Tom Way (www.tomwayphotography.co.uk), we spent a full day in the hide and were rewarded with around 8 visits.  The following shots of a female kingfisher were taken in low light and in heavy rain at around 1213hrs.

Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Kingfisher

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Grey Heron

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The following shots of a grey heron were taken at National Trust Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, Wales.   The portrait shot  looks bizarrely like the heron has detached his head in order to preen.

Grey Heron
Grey Heron
Grey Heron

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Caldey Island – Wales

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We recently spent a week in Tenby, Wales, a part of the country that I have never previously visited.  As the weather was particularly good it seemed like a wise idea to take a boat trip to Caldey Island.  One of Britain’s Holy Islands, it is inhabited by Cisterian Monks who have been resident since 1926.  The monks who farm the island are self sufficient  and produce and sell  an array of items including chocolate, perfumes and toiletries.  Transferring between boat and island by amphibious landing craft was a mode of disembarkation I have never experienced before!

Priory Beach
Caldey Island Cottages
Caldey Abbey
Caldey Lighthouse
Caldey Island Cottages
Peacock
St Davids Church
Caldey Island Cottages
Priory Beach
Amphibious landing craft

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Stirling Castle – Bonnie Scotland

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As it is the eve of the most important decision ever in Scotland’s recent history, it seemed apt to post the following shots of Stirling Castle which were taken during a recent trip to my homeland.  The castle is one of the largest and most important in Scotland and was the site of the crowning of several Scottish Kings and Queens, most notably Mary Queen of Scots in 1542.

View towards the Wallace Monument
Statue of Robert the Bruce
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders statue
Panoramic view from the castle
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle stained glass
Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle

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Emperor Dragonfly

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Here are a few shots of an emperor dragonfly in flight taken recently at North Cadbury near Sherborne, Dorset.

Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor Dragonfly

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Mr and Mrs Peacock

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Following on from my previous individual posts here are Mr & Mrs Peacock getting to know each other.

Mr & Mrs Peacock
Mr & Mrs Peacock

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City of London Skyscrapers

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Here are a few shots of the old and new skyscrapers that currently grace the skyline of the City of London.  It seems there is no ceiling on the concept of building to greater heights.

The Willis, Lloyds and Leadenhall buildings
St Marys Axe – AKA Gherkin
St Marys Axe- AKA Gherkin
Lloyds Bank building
Tower 42 AKA Nat West tower sandwiched between the Leadenhall building
20 Fenchurch St AKA Walkie Talkie

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Banded demoiselle

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Here are a few static and in flight shots of a banded demoiselle taken recently in Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Banded demoiselle
Banded demoiselle
Banded demoiselle
Banded demoiselle
Banded demoiselle
Banded demoiselle

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More Red Squirrels

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Following my last post in early August, here are the remaining shots of the ever captivating red squirrels, taken at a sanctuary near Dundee, Scotland.  Lets hope that all the marvellous work currently being undertaken across the country ensures that these fabulous creatures never become extinct!

Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel

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