Friday 7 January 2011

BEWICK'S SWAN

Had a phone call from John Swan (no pun intended) yesterday afternoon to say that the Bewick's Swans had turned up again at Sthihians Res. (Many thanks John). I have been up three or four times to try to catch up with these rare visitors to Cornwall, their appearances have been very spasmodic.

So on arrival at the hide I found there was already a good few people to see them, and they were showing well although a bit distant, and the light was not good still have to make the best of what your given.
So spent the next hour watching these graceful beauties 4 adults and 4 juveniles and getting a few shots, some I have included below.
Also Managed another year tick with Male and Female Goldeneye far out on the Res.

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BEWICK'S SWANS.




BEWICK'S SWAN.




BEWICKS SWAN.





BEWICK'S SWANS.
Thats right all you oldies get some shuteye and leave the youngsters to look after you.






10 comments:

  1. Nice one Monty. Can`t remember the last time i saw this species.

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  2. Well done Monty,another great tick for 2011,thanks for the call yesterday Mate.
    Had to stay at work.
    John.

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  3. What a beautiful Swan. I don't think I've ever seen that kind before.
    ☼ Sunny

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  4. Good to see you Monts, nice set of images. I just wish the light had been better.
    Sam

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  5. Nice one Monty. I 'twitched em today. Bit early tho as the RN Duck was found later! Shud of had a better look myself but it was a bit windy and cold!! Photo of the Waxwing on my blog.

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  6. Great pictures, the second and third are my favorites !!!!!!

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  7. Ciao Monts, what elegance and beauty in these pictures!
    Sublime!
    Have a good week!

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  8. Ihanat kuvat, joutsenet on niin kauniita ♥

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  9. Great shots Monty. A belated Happy New Year!

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  10. Beautiful. We'd love tosee those swans. Where in Cornwall is that?

    Cornwall Holiday Cottages

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