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HelenB · Friday 27th September 2002, 20:34

Snapped (not digiscoped) this lovely female Northern Wheatear at South Stack on Anglesey, on 12th September, when I was over for a quick visit to the UK.

Olympus C700UZ on 10x optical zoom

HelenB · Friday 27th September 2002, 20:38

Same Wheatear showing nice rear view. She was so co-operative I was able to take about a dozen pix before she finally flew off.

***Andy Bright*** · Saturday 28th September 2002, 07:16

Lovely shots, Helen. The second pic is a familiar composition for the Northern Wheatear, posing on a rocky outcrop. These birds are surprisingly (thankfully) bold... Ideal photo subjects.
Andy B

ralph · Sunday 29th September 2002, 18:24

Great pictures, Helen!

Hope you enjoyed your visit to Anglesey, especially South Stack.

HelenB · Monday 30th September 2002, 01:41

Thanks guys!
Yes, I enjoyed my short trip to the UK and the weather was great. Didn't take my scope on this trip, so all the birdy pix were taken with the Olympus. Got some pretty good shots of the Choughs at South Stack, but the Peregrines had gone - sigh. Did see the nest with 3 young last year in June, but only had my Canon SLR with 300mm lens, then - could definitely have got some better pix this time. Will post a Chough pic for you to see.
Also checked out the Valley Lakes Reserve - hadn't realised it was so close to RAF Valley!

Friday 27th September 2002, 20:34	#1
HelenB Opus Editor and Expat from Cumbria Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,680	Wheatear Snapped (not digiscoped) this lovely female Northern Wheatear at South Stack on Anglesey, on 12th September, when I was over for a quick visit to the UK. Olympus C700UZ on 10x optical zoom Attached Thumbnails __________________ Helen http://www.helensbirds.com Last edited by HelenB : Monday 30th September 2002 at 01:32.
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Friday 27th September 2002, 20:38	#2
HelenB Opus Editor and Expat from Cumbria Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,680	2nd wheatear photo Same Wheatear showing nice rear view. She was so co-operative I was able to take about a dozen pix before she finally flew off. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Helen http://www.helensbirds.com
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Saturday 28th September 2002, 07:16	#3
*Andy Bright* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Herts Posts: 4,150	Lovely shots, Helen. The second pic is a familiar composition for the Northern Wheatear, posing on a rocky outcrop. These birds are surprisingly (thankfully) bold... Ideal photo subjects. Andy B __________________ www.Digiscoped.com also, if you're particularly bored, try www.andybright.com - mediocre aviation photography
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Sunday 29th September 2002, 18:24	#4
ralph Old Hand Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tenby Posts: 322	Great pictures, Helen! Hope you enjoyed your visit to Anglesey, especially South Stack. __________________ "Help! She's touching my special area!"

Monday 30th September 2002, 01:41	#5
HelenB Opus Editor and Expat from Cumbria Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,680	Thanks guys! Yes, I enjoyed my short trip to the UK and the weather was great. Didn't take my scope on this trip, so all the birdy pix were taken with the Olympus. Got some pretty good shots of the Choughs at South Stack, but the Peregrines had gone - sigh. Did see the nest with 3 young last year in June, but only had my Canon SLR with 300mm lens, then - could definitely have got some better pix this time. Will post a Chough pic for you to see. Also checked out the Valley Lakes Reserve - hadn't realised it was so close to RAF Valley! __________________ Helen http://www.helensbirds.com
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