The other day, I guided Ben and Henrietta from Holland for a day's birding and of course firstly I took them to Bangor pier to see our Black Guillemots. It was a glorious morning, sunny with blue skies and no wind and lots of Guillemots around. They were thrilled to be able to get very close to them and really we could have stayed there all day but I eventually was able to prise them away to continue the day's birding. That story and photos will have to wait for another day.
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Above is just a few of the photographs I took but I thought you might like to try and see them as we did so I took a number of video clips and have make this little film. You will hear Ben on it as he did not know I was taking it and in the background Henriette who was completely deaf but was able to speak in Dutch and I was able to communicate with her with the help of Ben so that she enjoyed the day as much as we did. So, without anymore ado, sit back and enjoy the video.
If you are unable to watch it from my blog, go on to youtube and type in
http://youtu.be/o1mtUppQfmY
I hope you all have a great weekend. I am off to the Copeland Bird Observatory on Old Island Lighthouse for the weekend so will not be able to post until I come back. Hopefully I will get a lot of photos to show you.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
There are some great sections of footage you have captured. Intriguing birds!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this, they do move around like little penquins. I enjoyed Ben and Henrietta's commentary and now will need to go google the Guillemots. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHI Lynn Yes they are wonderful little birds an ggreat to able to get so close to them. Have a great weekend. Margaret
DeleteHave never seen this before, and it's just fascinating critter!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend birding..
Hi Yes i agree, facsinating. Have a great weekend Margaret
DeleteHi Margaret, I'm sure your Dutch visitors had a very enjoyable and informative time. Lovely to see the Guillemot's, Living in a completely land-locked area I would have to travel many miles to see sea birds. Beautiful photos and video.
ReplyDeleteI also particularly enjoyed your June 4th post with the Reed Buntings and Meadow Pipits. Fabulous photos, you got so close! I can rarely get that close and have to crop heavily which reduces the quality, I do have long lenses but they are sooo heavy! The photos were also nice and sharp, do you use a tripod?
Hope you enjoy your weekend away and that the weather stays good. Best wishes Jan.
HI Jan Yes the Dutch couple enjoyed the day. They contacted me becasue of my blog!1 Wasn't that neat! anyway, Many thanks for all your wonderful comments. It is very nuch appreciated. No ttripod, lumix FZ38 camera. I do sometimes crop when necessary. I decide ages ago I was bird watcher first adn a photographer second so I actually changed a bigger camera for a lighter one as I carry a talescope, tripod adn bioculars as well!!! Have a great weekend. Margaret
DeleteYou would have to prise me away with a crowbar/tow rope and a lorry to leave these faboulous birds, absoultely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHI Douglas You did make me laugh. I will have a crowbar/tow rope adn lorry readyy should you pop over here!!!! Mine you wiht all that equipmetment, they jusst might fly away!!! Thanks for your comments anyway. HAve a great weekend. Margaret
Deletethey are so cute and rather quick on their feet! :)
ReplyDeleteHI Tex Yes they sure arre. Many thaks for comment, Have a great weekend. Margaret
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a Black Guillemot before; what an amazing bird. Loved the pictures and video.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time at Copeland Bird Observatory. I'm sure you will.
Hi Keith Just home and had a wonderful time. Of course the weather was superb. Don't know when I will be able to post as I am very busy fr the next 2 days and then I am taking 12 people to Rathlin Island and we are staying overnight. Hope you had a good weekend. Margaret
DeleteBeautiful pictures and video. The feathers almost look like silk they are so smooth.
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth Many thanks for the kind comments adn I am glad you liked them. Margaret
ReplyDeleteThey do resemble little penguins! Great post! Thanks for stopping by my place and leaving your lovely comment. I wanted to email you back to answer your questions, but you have a "No Reply" on your email message, so I have answered your questions on my post right below your comment. Thanks for asking and have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Guillemots, and I loved the video. Those birds are quick on their feet, aren't they??? ha... cute!
ReplyDeleteYou asked about the fragrance of our roses. When we order, we always order the most fragrant ones. But, you are right. Some smell much better than others. Oh how I love to smell roses though, don't you?
Hugs,
Betsy
Hi Betsy Many thanks for your comments and answer to my question. Roses grow well here in Northern Ireland. Margaret
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