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, 23 January 2021

At One With All Nature (Part 2)

 

Pink Footed Geese

At one with all nature (part 1) can be seen HERE 

Most readers will be aware that since October 2020, I have been using my Sony RX10 mk4 exclusively. Today, I reintroduced my Canon 7D mk2 with 400mm 5.6 prime lens. My rationale is simple, I am not fully satisfied that I am getting the best from my Sony when capturing wildlife. This is no doubt my own failing, particular with settings, which I still haven't mastered. Problem with the Canon set up today was remembering how everything worked!

My best bird of the day (and a year tick) was the long staying first winter male Ring Ousel which can be very elusive!

A few Guillemots were on the cliff ledges this morning, with many more on the sea and in flight

With Sony RX10 mk4



With Canon 7D mk2 and 400mm 5.6 prime lens





Jackdaw in the golden light of sunrise

Second year tick of the day was a pair of Stonechats


Gannets are increasing in numbers and coming closer to the cliffs. (Except this one!). Another couple of weeks and the first ones will reclaim there nests.

Seed eaters are also increasing in numbers


A small posse of Pink Footed Geese flew over



And finally, an obliging male Reed Bunting



So, from now on, images of at one with all nature will be a combination of camera set ups!

Stay safe on your exercise walk.

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