Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Saturday, 8 February 2014

Draycote Water - Smew and Goldeneye

Goldeneye

You could have been lead to believe you were at the seaside and not Draycote Water this morning, with the very strong wind causing high waves and breakers! (Unfortunately with the current weather systems, waves at the seaside are mahoosive and those affected are in my thoughts). I had not seen the drake Smew on recent visits and today it was very flighty along Farborough Bank and quite difficult to pin down! The Goldeneye are a little easier, but still difficult to focus on due to the wind buffeting my equipment (despite its weight!).

Smew










Goldeneye










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4 comments:

  1. holdingmoments9 February 2014 at 19:07

    That Smew is a beauty Kevin.
    Not seen one for a couple of years.

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  2. Kevin Groocock10 February 2014 at 06:32

    Thanks Keith. One of my favourites. Will probably be on its way soon!

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  3. Andrew Haynes15 February 2014 at 08:40

    Had similar issues getting sharp shots with the Smew bobbing about all over the place , you got some corners here

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  4. Kevin Groocock15 February 2014 at 08:45

    Cheers Andrew. I found the 500mm setup quite challenging in the wind!Also,I think my Kenko 1.4 is a bit slow. Can't afford a Canon but its on my wish list!

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