Monday, 1 July 2013

Birds Battling Nature

Todays post shows how some birds have to battle with bad weather condition.  I was coming home from Church last Sunday and as is my want, I travelled along Seacliffe Road, in Bangor.   It was a very windy day so I thought I would try and take a video at the Long Hole where I found Herring Gulls, 2 Black Guillemots, Cormorant and a lone Pied Wagtail with a deformed leg, all trying to remain upright.   After that I continued along to Ballyholme where a man was feeding the Gulls.  The video below will show these, however you will have to listen closely as the wind was howling!!  Sorry about that.



Before I show you the video I was surprised to see these
2 Black Guillemots dancing a 'Doe si Doe' with the waves crashing around them!!

Sit back and see what a windy,cold day in my town can be like.
The video can be accessed at http://youtu.be/-Hc1ary4Zb0

 
 
I hope you enjoyed the video and I am sorry about the wind affecting the sound and my voice.

I would like to thanks all those visiting my blog and
I appreciate all your comments very much.
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16 comments:

  1. Kerri Farley1 July 2013 at 18:54

    Thanks I enjoyed it!!

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  2. Betty Manousos1 July 2013 at 20:18

    this is amazing! great video.
    totally enjoyed it.

    have a great week ahead~
    :))

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  3. Unknown1 July 2013 at 20:29

    I enjoyed the video very much. Thank you Margaret!

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  4. Stewart M1 July 2013 at 20:34

    Wonderful! I never did see the black G's very often - less than an handful of times.

    Nice images.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  5. Douglas Mcfarlane1 July 2013 at 20:53

    Brilliant, my greyhound has been staring at the computer screen cocking his head and grumbling at the Herring Gulls calling.

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  6. TexWisGirl1 July 2013 at 23:31

    definitely shows the wind and seas!

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  7. TexWisGirl1 July 2013 at 23:32

    i just love the guillemots.

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  8. Andrea @ From The Sol1 July 2013 at 23:44

    Your video is wonderful and you live is such a beautiful place. I couldn't hear your descriptions because of the wind, but enjoyed just soaking up your birds and all their varied activities. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I look forward to your knowledge and pictures ... my day is not complete if I don't learn something new and I think you will be a friendly source of new thoughts and information. Until another day, Margaret ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  9. FOREST SNAPPER2 July 2013 at 06:57

    i realy enjoy your videos Margaret, and to answer you about the wild roses i posted ......it comes down to the Dog Rose is always pink and the Field rose is always white, both grow in the hedgerows often side by side.



    peter

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  10. Bob Bushell2 July 2013 at 07:03

    Brilliant video and the Black Guillimot.

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  11. Ginny Hartzler2 July 2013 at 08:12

    That IS a lot of wind! I always wonder what happens to the birds in very bad weather, they seem so fragile. Yet we never see any dead birds!!! Where do they go?

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  12. EG CameraGirl2 July 2013 at 08:37

    I likes seeing the waves and wind...as well as the birds, of course! :)) They truly are funny when they walk.

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  13. Betsy Banks Adams2 July 2013 at 14:03

    I always enjoy your photos and videos, Margaret... We've been gone for a couple of weeks from blogging --and I'm trying to catch up a little. I did post a blog today --so you should check it out.

    Love the area of the country where you live --and I am enjoying all of your photos and stories... Thanks so much.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. Lynn2 July 2013 at 17:21

    It wasn't a pleasant day for the birds for sure, I enjoyed the video-

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  15. Margaret Birding For Pleasure2 July 2013 at 21:35

    HI All commenter above. Just trying to see if my repplies will stay on the post. Douglas, I am glad I have a fan in your dog!!! I am glad you all liked the video even if you didn't hear my voice, of course this could be considered an advantage!!! Yes I think we are all agreed, the Black Guillemots are a fantastic bird to photograph. Today I saw one with a deforned leg and it was struggling a bit to keep upright when on land. My best wishes to you all. Margaret

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  16. Tanna2 July 2013 at 21:46

    Some serious wind and weather, Margaret! They are survivors. And, I love the little dancing pair. ;) blessings ~ tanna

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