Tag Archives: Buckinghamshire

Red Kites in Flight

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Here are a few shots of a red kite in flight taken in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.  Saved from national extinction, this stunning looking raptor is now very much prevalent in Buckinghamshire.

Red Kite in flight
Red Kite in flight
Red Kite in flight
Red Kite in flight

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Mandarin Ducks

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Here are further shots of Mandarin ducks taken at the Grand Union Canal near Wendover, Buckinghamshire

Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck
Mr & Mrs Mandarin

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Damsel and Dragonflies

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Here are a few shots of both damselflies and dragonflies taken at Claydon House a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire.  As per my previous post all were taken hand held due to the lack of tripod on the day.

Female Common Blue Damselfly
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Common Blue Damselfly
Common Blue Damselfly
Broad-bodied Chaser and Common Blue
Common Blue Damselfly
Broad-bodied Chaser

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Mute Swan

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Here are a few images of the common but nonetheless impressive mute swan taken at Western Turville reservoir in Buckinghamshire.  I am quite pleased with the shots, most of which were successful as the swans are quite sociable. © [John Mallaney] and [john mallaney In The … Continue reading →

Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

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Ascott House is a National Trust property located in Buckinghamshire.  Formerly a farmhouse, cottage then hunting lodge, it was transformed into an Edwardian country house by Leopold de Rothschild in 1881.   Unusually, the parts of the house that you are … Continue reading →