Saturday 10 January 2015

SATURDAY CRITTERS - Birds at Brading Marsh, Isle of Wight

All the photographs were taken from this bridge and I took these 2 panoramic shots to show you the area in front and behind me.  Other than the Mallard and Moorhen in the river and the Magpie on the grass, all the other shots have been heavily cropped.  Can you see any of them in these photographs? They are in photo 1,2,3 and 7. You have to admit, that is harder than seeing the Buzzard the other day!  Answer to yesterdays photo ID is at the END of this post.





I had brought food for the ducks so they enjoyed that and it was lovely to see them flying in.


                                                         Magpie


Canada Geese



 Herring Gull, Rook and Jackdaw.




There must have been about 600 Wigeon Ducks.


You will get a much better view of the Wigeon and Canada Geese in their surroundings on the the video.  CLICK HERE if it does not appear below.



I hope you enjoyed the birds I saw from the bridge at Brading Marsh.

Now the bird in yesterday's post that I asked you to ID was a BULLFINCH.  
No one got it.  It was very difficult.  


          Bullfinch                      Jay                  and  Wheatear (Shots above from Internet)                     

However I am going to tell you how you could have ID'ed it. In the UK, there are 3 birds that have white rumps, as yesterday's bird had shown that in the photo. 

 Wheatear,it couldn't have been that as it is not in the UK in the winter time and is slimmer than a Bullfinch. 

 Jay, it was too big  (size of a Crow) and of course that leaves Bullfinch.

I am linking this  post with SATURDAY CRITTERS.

Thanks you for visiting.

Many thanks for your comment you leave on this post.

37 comments:

  1. Wonderful panoramas, beautiful aspects in pictures... and interesting details about birds I did'nt knew before! Have a sunny weekend of january!

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  2. Dearest Margaret; Wow, in such large number and varieties of birds♡♡♡ I truly enjoyed your video which I can see the great vast panoramic scene. Thank you very much for sharing, my friend.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*

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  3. Hi Margaret.
    Beautiful panoramas and to see lots of birds.
    The geese are really beautiful.
    Very nice little pictures Bullfinch the Jay and the Wheatear.
    Have a very good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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  4. Brading Marsh is lovely, and so are the great variety of birds. I enjoyed the video which captured their beauty and activity. Have a wonderful weekend, Margaret!

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  5. Hello Margaret, the bridge looks like an awesome spot for birding.. I love seeing the ducks, magpies and geese.. Wonderful photos and I enjoyed the video.. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  6. Nice place to take your camera! I especially like the light in the eighth photo. I really speaks to me. :)

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  7. A very enjoyable series of photos and video Margaret. Thank you!

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  8. I loved the shots and video Margaret. That wigeon flock is very impressive, but how do they not freeze their bare legs off in that water!?

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  9. so many beautiful birds. love that third image. wishing i could go exploring with you one day. beautiful area. have a great day~

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  10. Ah Margaret I missed yesterday' s post so couldn't have a stab at ID'ing your mystery bird (I would have failed, I'm sure!) I loved this post so thanks for sharing. Jo

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  11. Looks like a wonderful place to bird watch. Great pictures.

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  12. It always amazes me how well Canada Geese can live any and everywhere in such grace! A lovely creature, and beautiful scenes!

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  13. I'd love to visit that place! I like the clean, bold markings of the magpie. I don't think we have them here.

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  14. love the views of the area. full of life and color. :)

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  15. Beautiful and scenic place with lovely birds.

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  16. 600 of Wigeons, I haven't seen so many. Excellent photos Margaret.

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  17. Wonderful landscapes and the beautiful grounds of wild birds !
    Margaret, all your shots are excellent !
    Have a nice weekend

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  18. Great Panoramic views. The Brading Marsh looks like a wonderful place to view nature. Lots of birds there, I always enjoy seeing your photos.

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  19. oohhh your images are gorgeous, you really are a committed birder!!! it's a little cold here so I have been enjoying my yard birds from the comfort of my warm home. have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

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  20. Your photos look like "Bird Heaven" to me!! Very nice.

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  21. That's a lot of birds. Have a great weekend!

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  22. Great landscape and bird shots Margaret. Looks as though you are having a wonderful time - so much to see, do and enjoy on the Isle of Wight :)

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  23. There must have been a fantastic food supply to attract so many birds. wonderful shots.

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  24. What a wonderful spot. I could spend many a happy hour there...

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  25. I love your Magpie closeup! It looks like they are having a big social meeting!

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  26. The view from the bridge is beautiful and I love all the birds. The magpie is very handsome. Have a wonderful weekend, Margaret!

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  27. It was such fun to see your video of the ducks swimming, splashing, and grazing! I like the photo of the Magpie too, they are such pretty birds and I don't get to see them here. What a nice wildlife area to visit, really full of birds enjoying themselves.

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  28. Wow! Margaret ~ lovely panoramic shots and wonderful nature shots of the various birds!

    Happy Weekend,
    artmusedog and carol

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  29. Love those panoramic shots from the bridge! Looks like you spotted lots of birds.

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  30. The first and eighth shots are my favorites for the views and sky shots. Great series!

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  31. Hi Margaret,
    The panoramic views are very beautiful.
    Of the birds, if I may have a favorite, it is the Magpie :)
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  32. The marsh is a really gorgeous place, and the bird activity there wonderful! What a wonderful birding outing...wish I could join you some time! :-)

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  33. Such an impressive gathering of waterfowl! The Magpie seems to have a bill deformity.

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  34. Such a beautiful area and it looks perfect for birding.

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  35. such a great place to be birdin :)

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  36. Wow! That is a lot of ducks! Love the scenery as well.

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  37. A beautiful place and lots of birds ... My kind of spot! Love it.

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