Thursday 19 September 2013

Hersey Reserve at Seaview, I.O.W.

The Reserve at Seaview,  I.O.W.was named after Alan Herse y - 1931-1999 who from a young boy showed a great interest in Seaview and the surrounding area.  He grew up closely to the salt marches, reed beds and the shoreline at Seaview Duver.  Later in life he served the local community as County, Borough and Parish Councillor for many years sharing his enthusiasm for the natural and coastal environment for both residents and visitors.  The first 3 photos are taken at the sea across the road from the reserve.  There will be a short video at the end.


These Little Egrets are really stepping out in style.






My first attempt  at a flying Dragonfly. All the following ones are 
Migrant Hawkers.


















Speckled Wood


Views from the hide in the reserve.

The low lying area of open water, marshlands and meadows is attractive to a wide range of wildlife. They are drawn by the undisturbed feeding, roosting and nesting habit.  The area is part of a system of wetlands and estuaries around the Solent coast.  The presence of migratory birds gives the area significance in international terms.  For those reasons, the reserve is designated as a Ramsar site and  a site of Special Scientific interest.



At the end of the water a muddy strip has been created to provide more areas for wading birds to feed.  Some of these birds also feed on the foreshore at low tide, probing for worms. small crustaceans and snails.  The meadow beyond the open water is managed by grazing to keep the vegetation low as the waders and waterfowl  prefer good sight lines in all directions.



This Little Egret was on the reserve.


As well as the birds I photographed in this post, there were Moorhen, Mallard, Grey Heron and Black headed Gulls and Dunnock.


The short video can be accessed at
http://youtu.be/x7d08iy2aZo

If there is a black space below, click it and the video will appear.


I hope you enjoyed looking around Hersey Reserve at Seaview, I.O.W.
and although it is small, it is very peaceful.

Thank you for visiting.

51 comments:

  1. Beautiful images Margaret! LOVE your birds and dragonflies! The one you caught in flight is AMAZING!!!

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    1. HI Kerri Many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the birds and Dragonflies especially the flight shot.

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  2. these are all great , but really think you did a great job capturing that flying dragonfly! Those are not easy to catch.

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    1. HI Jeanne Many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the birds and Dragonflies especially the flight shot.

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  3. Great images and information, the dragonfly flight shot was very impressive, well done

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    1. Hi Douglas Glad you liked the images adn information adn thanks for your kindcommnet regarding the flight Dragonfly.

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  4. What a stunning post. Little Egrets were very twitchable not that long ago, and here we are with smashing images like these. However your macro shots are superb, you should be very pleased.

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    1. HI Dave Many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the post adn thanks for comments regarding the Macro shots..

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  5. That looks like a super little reserve Margaret.
    You got some super images and video of the Egrets.

    Now...If that's your first attempt at photographing dragonflies in flight?...you've well and truly found your forte...that's one cracking image. (envious or what?) As for the other dragonfly images?...just superb, especially the last two!...[;o)

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    1. Hi Trevor Yes that was my first attempt at a Dragonfly in flight. Mind you it was not to only shot taken, the others shots had no dragonfly in them!!!! It was more an accident that good photography. Better attempts next year,I hope. Yes it was a lovely litte reserve but I could not spend too long there as Gillian, my daughter was walking Charlie on the beach and it was a hot day so went round it like a rocket!!! Many thaks for your kind comments.

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  6. Super shot of the flying Dragon Margaret.

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    1. HI Roy Many thanks for your kind comments regarding the flying Dragonfly.

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  7. Hi Margaret.

    Loved the green feet in the second pic, and the flying dragonfly is super. CT :-)

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    1. Hi CT Many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the yellow feet of the Litttle Egret and Dragonflies especially the flight shot.

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  8. Hi Margaret,
    Wonderful! I love your photos of the dragonflies.

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    1. HI Gunilla Many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed the Dragonflies.

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  9. the dragons are awesome! your little egret is like our snowy - same yellow feet. :)

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    1. HI Tex Many thanks for comments adn glad you liked the Dragonflies.

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  10. I especially love the dragonfly photos. How gorgeous! What an awesome Creator we have! Such intricate design in a little creature we rarely even think about. Amazing photos. Enjoyed them all!

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    1. HI CM Glad you enjoyed both the birds and the information especially the dragonflies.

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  11. Amazing photos. You captured that flying dragonfly so well,not to mention the beauty of the sitting ones. I enjoyed these pictures so much.

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    1. HI Ruth many thanks for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed this post especially the dragonfly in flight.

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  12. Thanks for the local information as well as the photos.
    The dragon fly wings are amazing! Great photos!

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  13. HI Pat Many thanks for your comments and I am very glad you enjoyed both the photos and information especially the Dragonfly in flight.

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  14. Your dragonflies are amazing, the flying one looks like he is just hanging in the air!! And the Little Egret's yellow feet are so cool!

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    1. HI Ginny Many thaks for comments and glad you liked the post especially the dargonfly in flight.

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  15. Margaret, you are very lucky, you can admire the reserves of birds and beautiful nature.
    I admire the dragonfly photos. It is difficult to photograph this very quickly fluttering insect.
    All the best.
    Lucia

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    1. Hi Lucja Manyy thanks for the comment and glad you liked the post especially the dragonfly in flight.

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  16. You got some real beauties here Margaret and it was lovely seeing the egret fishing. Thanks very much, very entertaining.

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    1. HI Denise I am glad you enjoyed this post. Many thanks for comment.

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  17. That flying Dragonfly is a triumph Margaret!

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    1. HI Em I am glad you liked the flying Dragonfly. Thanks for commenting.

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  18. Oh yes, I did enjoy myself, but the best of them, is a Migrant Dragonfly, superb.

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    1. HI Bob I am glad you liked the Migrant Hawker Dragonfly. Many thanks for comment

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  19. What lovely birds and other wonderful images!

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    1. Hi Betty I am glad your enjoyed the whole post and thanks for comment.

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  20. Wonderful captures Margaret!
    Thanks for sharing the video - I really enjoyed it.
    I love all your dragonfly shots but the one in-flight is awesome! Well done!

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    1. HI Carletta Pleased you liked this post especially the Dragonfly in flight. Thanks for comment.

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  21. Your macros of the dragonflies are excellent. You also did a wonderful job on your first attempt to capture a dragonfly in flight.

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    1. HI George Many thanks for your kind comment regarding the Dragonfly in flight. Perhaps next year I will have another go at getting another shot, not easy.

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  22. the flying dragonfly is a real capture. They are not at all easy. I am amazed how much you managed to fir into your holiday.

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    1. HI Adrian Many thanks for comment and am glad you thought the dragonfly in flight was good.It is only when you look back and make these different post that even I know I did quite a bit while I was away on holidays. There are a couple of other things, not related to nature that I might show some day. Have a great weekend.

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  23. Fabulous set of your photographs, Indeed! and always inspire me to do better therefore I just updated a new post which has interesting information and photographs about amazing destinations......

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    1. HI Many thanks for visiting my blog adn leaving your kind comments. I have looked at your blog and the countries were one can travel to looks gorgeous.

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  24. Beautiful photos Margaret and what a great reserve - so enjoyed reading all about it and seeing the pictures :)

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  25. The egrets are beautiful, but your shots of the dragonflies are truly awesome! I'm jealous!

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  26. Hi Margaret

    First of all can I say you have taken some beautiful pictures there ..... as previous people have mentioned the Dragonfly photos are superb and the colours are outstanding , full credit to you there !!

    Just a quick question if I could ..... is the hide at the Nature Reserve free to any visitors or is there a membership / payment required .

    Thanks again

    Gary .

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  27. Hi Gary. Many thanks for your kind comments. the reserve, which is small is open to the public free of charge. sorry it took a little while getting back to you but I have just arrived back from a birding holiday in Scotland.

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  28. Your reserve is very peaceful and I enjoy going there. Thank you

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