Friday 12 August 2011

Wheatear in its summer home

One bird I have caught up with many times this year is the Wheatear. When on holiday in the Scottish Borders we found the wonderful moors around the Lammermuir Hills north of Longformacus which held Red Grouse, Meadow Pipits, Curlew, Stone Chats, Whin Chat and of course the Wheatear.

We spent a couple of days visiting this location and parked up close to where Wheatear dropped  onto a fence post close too. I managed a good number of shots over the two days, overcast at times but the first day had bright periods, I find the second days pictures better with no bright sunlight causing hard reflections.

I have only processed a few pictures so far but despite the slightly dull light I am happy with the results.





11 comments:

John said...

You should be happy with the results Mike, stunning!
Like the one where he is looking over his shoulder!
J
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Roy said...

Absolutely fantastic shots Mike.

Robyn Kadis said...

Beautiful shots and bird!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful bird and photos.

JRandSue said...

Another stunning set Mike,i agree with John's choice.
Superb.
John.

Bengts fotoblogg said...

Lovely bird, great shots.

chris said...

Wow Mike, these are just splendid and perfect... I'm terribly jealous... We had many of them this year over here too, but they are already or almost gone!!

Angad Achappa said...

Wow.. Nice images Mike... :)

Meg | Photo Contest said...

Stunning shot of that tiny beautiful creature. :)

Save Water said...

Very beautiful. You were succeeded in capturing each and every reaction of the bird. Nice shots.

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Phenomenal photography!! great work!!