I’m not a birder or a twitcher or anything, but I like birds, and have taken a passing interest in them ever since getting drawn into the expensive habit of feeding wild birds. My favourites are the raptors and I can thoroughly recommend a day out doing the falconry experience at one of the various bird of prey centres around the country. Birds make good targets for the camera and they certainly help to hone the skills. A big lens helps!
Aberlady, 16 and 21 November, 2023
Looking for short-eared owls, but all a bit distant.
Aberlady, 25 November 2023
More owl hunting at a distance…
Arthur’s Seat Pheasants
Went up Arthur’s Seat in search of the otter on Dunsapie Loch. He was a no-show. However, a couple of male pheasants showed-up. They were just wandering about, scratching in the grass for food. I had my camera all set with the big lens plus x1.4 extender (140-560 mm), ready for long-distance otter shots. I…
Bearded Reedlings
On the River Tay estuary, 13 December 2021.