Woody
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Some from the past couple of weeks
Hi folks. I've been out and about, despite the pissistant rain for the most part, so I thought I'd share a few sketches.
Marsh harriers are a regular feature at Elmley but they are always wary and views tend to be pretty distant unless you get lucky. in the rain they often sit hunched on the ground, much to the amusement of the cows who always seem interested in their feathered neighbours. If all else fails avocets can be pretty much relied on and I love the shapes they make when they're sleeping. Little egrets are also regulars and they too make elegant shapes, I do struggle with them, so more practice can only be a good thing. Had a good morning sunday watching various waders from the Wellmarsh hide (sorry Nick!) A couple of moulting curlew sands had their heads almost constantly under water and common and a green sand moved quickly about the scrape along with snipe, spotshank and a couple of dunlin. Ringed plovers are irrisistable to draw and I'm beginning to appreciate what beautiful birds blackwits are. On days when there seems to be little about within target range, BHGs are worth a look.
And finally, I've just completed a starling painting and as soon as I get hold of a scan I'll get it posted. Cheers
Woody
Hi folks. I've been out and about, despite the pissistant rain for the most part, so I thought I'd share a few sketches.
Marsh harriers are a regular feature at Elmley but they are always wary and views tend to be pretty distant unless you get lucky. in the rain they often sit hunched on the ground, much to the amusement of the cows who always seem interested in their feathered neighbours. If all else fails avocets can be pretty much relied on and I love the shapes they make when they're sleeping. Little egrets are also regulars and they too make elegant shapes, I do struggle with them, so more practice can only be a good thing. Had a good morning sunday watching various waders from the Wellmarsh hide (sorry Nick!) A couple of moulting curlew sands had their heads almost constantly under water and common and a green sand moved quickly about the scrape along with snipe, spotshank and a couple of dunlin. Ringed plovers are irrisistable to draw and I'm beginning to appreciate what beautiful birds blackwits are. On days when there seems to be little about within target range, BHGs are worth a look.
And finally, I've just completed a starling painting and as soon as I get hold of a scan I'll get it posted. Cheers
Woody
