Sunday 15 April 2012

Ring Ouzel

Every spring we get a number of migrating Ring Ouzels turning up here on the Wirral. They are usually seen briefly and are not a very easy subject to photograph, certainly not as tame as it's cousin, the Blackbird. My previous attempts have only really produced record shots, so I was very pleased to have finally been able to spend some time with an obliging male. A few birdwatchers had come to view the bird and when they left I settled down and patiently waited. I was rewarded with some frame filling shots as it busily fed on worms. A great result.

Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird
Ring Ouzel, bird, nature, wildlife, thrush, mountain blackbird

7 comments:

Millhouse Photography said...

Stunning collection Steve, my favourite being the fourth-to-last. Great ground level work.

Matt Latham said...

That's a stunning set Steve

holdingmoments said...

Superb set Steve.
They're a lovely bird to see, and not easy to photograph.

Mike Randall Bird Photography said...

A great set Steve and I am not using the graet word loosely. Patience well rewarded.

Martin Clay said...

Absolutely cracking shots Steve!

Adam Jones said...

Fantastic Ouzel shots Steve. If only mine came a little nearer.

Tim James said...

Great shots. Never seen one, but the plumage is stunning.

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