Uploads from Whistling Joe, tagged minsmere

Deer in the Gorse

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:43:21 -0700

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I don't know how Deer manage to eat such spikey stuff!

Redshank

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:14 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

With all the racket being made by the geese, I almost missed this little chap

Tree Creeper

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:17:06 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

A number of Tree Creepers were busy through the woods at RSPB Minsmere

Bittern in the Irises

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:43:17 -0700

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Mrs WJ caught this elusive character at RSPB Minsmere

Whitethroat

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:43:21 -0700

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Whitethroats were out and about in some numbers at RSPB Minsmere

Dunnock

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:16 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

This Dunnock seems completely unafraid - I must have been close to the minimum focus distance on the lens!

Marsh Harrier Male

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:18 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

Male Marsh Harrier cruising past Bittern Hide at RSPB Minsmere. I couldn't decide which of the two images to upload so thought I'd do both and decide which looks better!

Dunnock

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:16 -0700

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This may be the same Dunnock from the other week - it was certainly near the bush this one was in

Canada Goose

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:15 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

A handsome Canada Goose at RSPB Minsmere

Canada Geese Spat

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:15 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

These two seemed to having a bit of an argument! North Hide at RSPB Minsmere

Little Grebe

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:17 -0700

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Little Grebe that came very close to the hide at RSPB Minsmere. Bit of a double-shot-upload day today.

Marsh Harrier Male

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:19 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

Male Marsh Harrier cruising past Bittern Hide at RSPB Minsmere

Little Grebe

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:18:18 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

Little Grebe that came very close to the hide at RSPB Minsmere

Garganey

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:17:08 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

First time we've seen Garganey at Minsmere - very smart he looked guarding his missus

Bearded Tit

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:17:07 -0700

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This is the same Beardie Mrs WJ caught peering suspiciously at her. Rather oddly the Big White didn't worry him as much!

Marsh Harrier

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:17:07 -0700

Whistling Joe posted a photo:

A male Marsh Harrier for a change. This one drifted past Island Mere hide at RSPB Minsmere

Bearded Tit peering round the reed

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:52:28 -0700

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Mrs WJ caught this little chap from Island Mere. He seems to be looking at her in a very suspicious manner!

Smew

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:01:17 -0700

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Not the best of shots, but the best view I've ever had of a Smew at RSPB Minsmere :-)

Tree Creeper back

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:51:15 -0700

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This chap wasd a bit anti-social and unwilling to show his face - but I like the pattern, so included the pic anyway :-)
Taken at RSPB Minsmere

Red Deer eating gorse

nobody@flickr.com (Whistling Joe) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:51:14 -0700

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Is it me, or does this deer seem to be wincing as she eats the spikey gorse? Taken at RSPB Minsmere