Saturday 17 August 2013

Evening Bird Walk at Groomsport

The Bangor group of the RSPB always go for an evening walk in August to look to see what birds are around the village of Groomsport, followed by supper at a restaurant.  Although we saw 25 different species during our walk, I did not manage to capture many on camera.  These are the shots taken that evening.


A view of the Yachts in the bay at Groomsport in the beautiful evening sun.


 Common Gull on the left and a Black headed Gull on the right



Carrion Gull


Young Carrion Crow with white patches


You might be interested to look at the post entitled 'Expect the Unexpected' on 7 August when I told  you about the Terns nesting on the island behind these yachts, however that evening, (1day later) all of them including the young had all left the island.


Finally, just before we reached the restaurant, I spied these Swallows sitting on the wire.




I hope you enjoyed this post and now I am rushing to catch a plane.  I am off on holiday this morning but hope to do some posting while I am away.
 However I probably will not have time to comment on all of your posts.

Thanks for visiting today.

MANY THANKS TO ALL who left comments on any of my posts yesterday.  At present, my replies seem to be staying on blogger so perhaps they have got that problem fixed now.

I am linking this post with The Bird D'Pot

32 comments:

  1. pretty location and how lovely to go birding late in the day followed by dinner out; happy holiday!

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    1. Hi Carole Just arrived after car, plane,train, ferry and car journeys!!! May thanks for comments

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  2. How truly beautiful. That looks like such a peaceful spot. And other than the common gull, all of the birds are exotic to me. Thank you - and have a wonderful holiday.

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    1. Just arrived after car, plane,train, ferry and car journeys!!! Many thanks for comments. Glad you liked the post

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  3. Lovely ocean views! I have never seen a gull with a black head before--he's just adorable! The swallows are just amazing.

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    1. Hi Betty !! Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments

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  4. Lovely photos Margaret and a great place for a walk - so scenic. Enjoy your holiday :)

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    1. Hi Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments

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  5. I very much like the golden light in these photos.

    Lucky you to be off by plane. Have a fun time!

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    1. Hi Tina Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish and .prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments NowI will be getting dinner!!

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  6. I love the photo of all the sail boats lined up heading the same way! gorgeous! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Margaret! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. Hi Tanna, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish andp rayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments. Talking of sail boats, my daughter informs me that we are racing in a sial baot called a Squib!!!

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  7. The swallows are so cute. Enjoy your holiday, Margaret!

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    1. Hi Gunilla, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments. Yes the swallow are lovely in that light.

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  8. Another brilliant set of photos Margaret. Beautiful place and beautiful birds.

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    1. Hi Denise, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments. Now Iam off to get me dinner!!

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  9. Lovely evening images Margaret :-)

    I've additionally been enjoying a catch up with your blog and you've seen so much lately with some superb photos from your travels and adventures :-)

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    1. Hi David, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments and glad you have enjoyed the catch up posts.

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  10. the swallows are cute and the bay is very pretty.

    enjoy your getaway!!

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    1. Hi Tex, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments adn I agree the Swallows are lovelyin the evening light.

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  11. That's brilliant view of the bay, the Swallows just stole my heart away, thanks Margaret.

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    1. Hi Bob, Just arrived and discovered the oven (electric) wouldn't work s if we didn't get it fixed, no dinner!!! My daughter didn't know what to do, i am always wary around electicity but I bravely I flicked a swish adn prayed I would not blow up the house and hey presto, it all came on, so that is why I am checking emails. Thanks for your kind comments. The light was just lovely for the Swallows shot and the Bay was really beaitufil in that light

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  12. I love your first picture the best. Everything about it, the light and the boats, is wonderful! I have been reading your comments about the oven, glad you fixed it yourself. Many years ago our old oven would not work and I held a match inside. I blew it up and burned my bangs off my forehead. I hope you have a lovely time.

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  13. HI Ginny As dinner is not ready yet, I will reply to you. My daughter Gillian has just reminded me that years ago when we had to rent a very small cottage, (1 cold tap), I was trying to light the gas oopen with a match, it wasn't working but obviously the gas was still on adn when I lite th match again, Whoosh!! and my eyebrows disappeared!! we all had a laugh about your story.anyway, i now am being called for dinner so many thaks for the comments and I am glad you liked the first photo.

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  14. The bay full of yachts in the late-day sun makes a really beautiful photo. The swallows, too, looked pretty in that golden light. I hope your holidays are the best ever!

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    1. Hi Linda, Many thanks for your explanationary email and your comments. It certainly was a beautiful evening. I have arrived safely adn am looking forward to this holiday.

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  15. I hope you enjoy your holiday. Although I enjoyed all of your photos, I especially like the first one. The light in that picture is beautiful.

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  16. HI George Many thanks for the comments. I agree, the 1st one is my favorite also.

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  17. Wow...impressive images. The lighting of the day was perfect for such lovely bird images. AND, Margaret, I read your train station and bird on the track story and was relieved it had a happy ending!!!

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  18. That's a beautiful shot of the bay. Love the swallows on the cables.

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  19. Lovely scenes from around Groomsport. That first photo would make a lovely painting or a puzzle picture! Enjoy your holiday! Thank you for all your comments on my blog as well!

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  20. Margaret, what a lovely scenic place for a walk. It is nice for your group go out on the outing and and to dinner. Sounds fun! I love the swallows, they are my favorite. Have a happy week ahead!

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