O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
Nice idea. Sure evolution might get us there in the end
I wouldn't count on it!
Nice idea. Sure evolution might get us there in the end
I am on holiday in July near North Walsham.
If I have one day only to do some watching away from that area what would local birders recommend as a feasible day out in Norfolk.
I know all about Minsmere from living in Essex years ago but never went into Norfolk.
Here is a video of the bird this afternoon, a nice bird with a well behaved crowed and many non-birders showing interest, and seeming very please once they also saw the bird.
Rose-coloured Starling
I was second on site this morning and stood a good distance from the bird feeders to watch the Rose-coloured Starling when it first showed at 5.55am and that is where I stayed. All birders and photographers that arrived after me behaved perfectly. No one walked in front.
When I went back this evening at around 6.45pm it was a totally different story. The garden was surrounded at all angles and one man with a big lens had a massive flash which was going off and this definately disturbed the bird and was completely unnecessary. Yes the bird did seem to be feeding happily with people at close proximity but the flash was uncalled for.
Pouring with rain for a long time on my arrival at 5am and naff pictures due to poor weather and distance from garden. Spoonbill and 2 Med Gulls whilst here.
Penny:girl:
:clap:just in case we forget why we went to Wells...
I think "photographers" have to realise that if the light in the sky isn't good enough, you simply will not get anything that will win photo of the week. Just take a record shot for yourself and be happy enough with that. I get the impression that people buy a load of expensive gear and still have the stuff running on autopilot. I say impression, but I saw it in action today.
Here's another pic of the bird anyway, just in case we forget why we went to Wells...
The bird appeared to flinch every time the flash went off and also someone else said the same. Re: mirror, no not replacedHi Penny, I wasn't sure that the flash disturbed the birds but yes it was a little unnecessary however the light did fall off rapidly so I understand he wanted to use flash.
People has been surrounding since late morning and we noticed the bird feeds happily hence the movement :t:
PS: Did you get replacement for your emergency mirror? o
The bird appeared to flinch every time the flash went off and also someone else said the same. Re: mirror, no not replaced
Glad everybody is able to enjoy this fabulous bird as such close range, its definately the star of the show at the moment:t:
The bird appears to have gone, the question is did flash gun Frank scare it off or did it just decide to leave of its own accord!
Now that the dust has settled and it appears the RC Starling has moved on would just like to thank everyone who has posted supportive messages on the forum regarding the behaviour of a tiny minority at the site. Thanks also to those who texted, e-mailed or 'phoned me to express similar sentiments.
Sadly there were a few who felt uncomfortable with my original post which is perhaps a reflection on the 'me first' attitude that seems to rear it's head now and again in all walks of life and not just birding. In defence of my post all I can say is that I was brought up in a generation that understood the importance of good manners, respect for people and consideration for others. Clearly none of the above were in evidence from a small minority hence my post.
Anyway, time to move on and find some birds!
Mick
I agree with nearly everything you have said regarding the behaviour of the few at twitches. My issue is that posting photos of those on the net who you have decided have broken codes, inviting comments online is probably more inappropriate than the behaviour your trying to prevent! Cheers.Now that the dust has settled and it appears the RC Starling has moved on would just like to thank everyone who has posted supportive messages on the forum regarding the behaviour of a tiny minority at the site. Thanks also to those who texted, e-mailed or 'phoned me to express similar sentiments.
Sadly there were a few who felt uncomfortable with my original post which is perhaps a reflection on the 'me first' attitude that seems to rear it's head now and again in all walks of life and not just birding. In defence of my post all I can say is that I was brought up in a generation that understood the importance of good manners, respect for people and consideration for others. Clearly none of the above were in evidence from a small minority hence my post.
Anyway, time to move on and find some birds!
Mick
HOW MANY PICTURES DOES ONE NEED OF THE SAME BIRD ?
just wondered
The bird appears to have gone, the question is did flash gun Frank scare it off or did it just decide to leave of its own accord!