There was still around 20-30 Curlew in the same field as last night, only too far away to get any pics this time, I did manage to snap the Oyster Catcher below, there was two of them together digging in the mud.
Then to my surprise I managed to photograph a pair of Red Legged Partridge, this is the first time they haven't flown off when I open the car window, as much as I love watching them fly off which is quite comical I was happy they stayed still for a while.
I have been wanting to photograph these birds for a while.All photos taken 22/04/2008.
What a wonderful name; a Red-legged Partridge. I find it so enjoyable to see photos of species I am not familiar with. The photos are great, even better than its name, with beautiful colour and such sharp detail.
ReplyDeleteI just love oyster catchers. They almost look like clowns the way they are colored around their eyes and those large red bills.
ReplyDeleteThe Red-legged Partridge is gorgeous. I bet they are difficult to find and photograph. Great photos.
That Partridge is such a beautiful bird. Wonderful photos you have here today. I love you work.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your images - the partridges are wonderful!
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ReplyDeleteWell done, getting great RL Partridge images. I am still trying to sneak up on them without much success.
I love those fat little partridges! They somehow don't look "real"....but like grey balls with feathers painted on them. I felt the same way about Gambel's quail when I was in Arizona. I bet they are fun to watch move around. What great pictures.
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