First visit to WWT Barnes (1 Viewer)

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Elizabeth Bigg

Addicted member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #1

I'm sure our "list" is pretty tame by most people's standards, so I won't waste space putting it here! :eek!: However we were rather pleased with this photograph - the cormorant stayed in this pose for a long time, and also contorted itself into strange positions whilst preening.

 

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mipettin

Well-known member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #2

Good action shot Elizabeth - everytime I see a Cormorant it is fishing and when I try and take a shot it dives underwater for what seems like an eternity!

 

SimonC

Still listing - I'll capsize one day

• Mar 17, 2004

• #3

That's a lot better than I could manage!
What 'scope & camera are you using?
I think you should post your list anyway, you enjoyed seeing the birds so what does it matter?

 

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Elizabeth Bigg

Addicted member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #4

SimonC said:

That's a lot better than I could manage!
What 'scope & camera are you using?
I think you should post your list anyway, you enjoyed seeing the birds so what does it matter?

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OK - since you insist!!!

wigeon
cormorant
Swan
moorhen
mallard
barnacle goose
red breasted goose
long tailed duck
wren (not seen - heard several times)

feral pigeon
robin
coot
Canada goose
heron
Pair of great crested grebes building a nest
cormorant
tufted duck
rook
curlew
ruddy duck

Brimstone butterfly

Malcolm is the photographer at the moment, we have a Coolpix 4500, and a Swarovski ATS80 HD. I'll post a photo of the nest building grebes in the Gallery - it was fascinating watching them struggling with long pieces of nesting material!

 

deboo

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• Mar 17, 2004

• #5

Elizabeth,

Sounds and looks like you both had a good day out.
I'm a member of the WWT...but have yet to visit anywhere other than Welney...should really spread my wings!

Dave.

 

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Elizabeth Bigg

Addicted member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #6

Dave - it took us about 55 minutes to get there, so I should think we'll be back there quite soon.

 

pduxon

Quacked up Member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #7

Pleased you enjoyed yourself Elizabeth :t:

 

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helenol

Well-known member

• Mar 17, 2004

• #8

Sounds like a great day out E. Tell Malcolm he sure takes a fine pic

 

Andrew

wibble wibble

• Mar 18, 2004

• #9

I walked round the car park of Barnes at 16:15 approx and got a couple of Rose-ringed Parakeets. Could not get in anyway as last admission was 16:00 and I had just come from Fairlop.