Pied Kingfisher

In 2007 we returned to South Africa for a three weeks visit. A good deal of that time we spent in game reserves. It was in the Mkuze reserve in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal that we came across a, not much used, observation platform. from There we saw several Pied Kingfishers. I found them totally fascinating and have often since thought of spending time just making a project of photographing them.
Camera Nikon D2X
Lens Nikon 200 – 400 mm

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The youngster

Years ago we had a garden full of birds. A large variety came to the feeders. The Great Spotted Woodpeckers brought their young to the poles I installed and charged with peanuts. Then the Magpies moved in and every thing changed. They constantly raid the feeders and rob the nest of eggs and youngsters.
This young male woodpecker is from happy years.

Field of gold

Field of gold
It should just have been the typical Swedish Easter with spring in the air, but nature has it’s own way and snow covered the countryside. Roads became difficult to drive on and the field where we saw hay made in summer became a sheet of gold as the sun set.
Nikon D300 at 18mm

The Wren

In Denmark It is still miserably cold and it looks as if is going to continue. Luckily in our parts we
have escaped the snow, whilst other parts have been hit badly.
About half an hour ago I stood looking at the birds in the garden when this little Wren came along spending a good time on a rose bush.

Lonely fishing boat

Phoenix Garden

I discovered it by chance on the net and we determined to look for it when next in London. Phoenix Garden https://www.facebook.com/thephoenixgarden/ is situated between Soho and Covent Garden. We found it after some searching. It is a little oasis in the middle of the busy city.It is bordered by Large apartment buildings, The Church of St. Giles in the Fields and the Phoenix Theatre, and yet is utterly peaceful. It is purposely laid out to encourage wildlife and insects, with dense bushes and the odd pile of bricks. Frogs spawn in a little pond and comfortable benches invite visitors to rest in peaceful surroundings. We have returned there many times

Hoverfly

I have been digging in my archives and found this.

Ladybird

There were lots of ladybirds out the other day. I borrowed my wife’s macro lens and went to work.
Camera Nikon D750

Hawk Owl

One from the archives 2006. One of the rare Hawk Owls came to the forest north of us. the place was packed with photographers. Cameras mounted on tripods, all with long lenses.
Camera Nikon D2X

The Hunter