Little Grebe and Chick

Posted on June 3, 2015 by John Mallaney

Here are a couple of shots of a little grebe and it’s chick taken at the Grand Union Canal near Halton.

Little Grebe chick

Little Grebe

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There once were some ugly Ducklings………..

Posted on June 3, 2015 by John Mallaney

Here is a shot of Moorhen chicks taken at the Grand Union Canal near Halton.

Moorhen chicks

Goldcrest

Posted on June 3, 2015 by John Mallaney

Along with the firecrest, the goldcrest is the UK’s smallest bird which is probably the reason I have never seen one – that was until this little fellow decided to appear. The light was very poor at the time which is why the shots are not as sharp as I would have liked.

Goldcrest

African Spotted Eagle Owl

Posted on May 26, 2015 by John Mallaney

Here are a few static shots of Raffiki, an African Spotted Eagle Owl, taken during a photographic day at the Raptor Foundation in Cambridgeshire.

African Spotted Eagle Owl

Chilean Blue Eagle

Posted on May 18, 2015 by John Mallaney

Here are a few shots of a Guillermo, a Chilean Blue Eagle, taken at the Raptor Foundation in Cambridgeshire. A very impressive looking raptor, I’m sure you will agree, and even more stunning in flight. Look out for Guillermo in flight in a future post.

chilean blue eagle

Burrowing Owl

Posted on May 18, 2015 by John Mallaney

Here are a couple of static shots of Basil, a burrowing owl, taken during a photographic day at the Raptor Foundation in Cambridgeshire. Unfortunately, Basil was not in the mood to put on a flying display, however many of the other raptors did oblige and will be featured in future posts. I am particularly pleased with the nice bokeh here predominantly provided by the vibrant rapeseed field in the background.