Following on from yesterday’s post where Jimmy and I had
travelled by train from Bangor, Co. Down to a little village called Glynn in Co. Antrim and found ourselves unexpectedly at John Blair's farm,
well today the first shots are of the river
that we walked alongside when we looked for the resident Dipper and Kingfisher which we never found.
As we walked along this path we saw these Chaffinch as well as Robin and Dunnock.
Then if you followed yesterday’s post, you will
remember that John, the farmer left us off at this small lake. Please CLICK HERE if you wish to see around the farm and farm animals.
There were mainly Mallards and they male were all showing off to one another.
There was only 1 Teal and some Moorhen.
This was a new wheel and picnic area and we thought if
we brought the bird group next spring this would be a good place to have our picnic. We went across the road, over 2
ruby pitches so that we could see another bay and were not disappointed as we
saw 16 Greenshank, Oystercatchers, Curlews and Redshank.
We headed through the tiny village and I caught Jimmy’s
reflection in this window above and then we saw this little scene below in another window.
We headed for the station platform where, while waiting
for the train, we saw 20 Great Crested
Grebe, Eider and Shelduck and other Waders.
However I got very excited because I spied 10 Snipe. We boarded the train and as the train travels down
the coast we saw 12 Little Egrets all together and many more waders and Herons. All in all we counted 36 bird species seen that day.
I hope you enjoyed this post.
I am linking my post with WEEKEND REFLECTION
After showing you Elephants last Saturday, tomorrow I will show you
Hippopotamus
Thank you for visiting today.
Many thanks for leaving comments on my post.
Wow, what a beautiful place
ReplyDeleteLooks a very nice place to visit Margaret. Love the shots of the river; shame you 'dipped' on the Dipper.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous and peaceful place to walk, and a place also that is obviously filled with the beauty of nature. Yes it is such a blessing to have our families. I see folks every day with no one in their lives, and it fills me with gratitude for all that I have. Aren't we blessed
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming place. Wishing you a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI would certainly enjoy coming on a walk with your group especially along the riverside. It still looks very green despite the fact we are now in November.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a grand place to roam a bit damp but better too wet than too dry.
ReplyDeleteThe photos of the pond looked so peaceful I was taken a back a bit by the noise that accompanies your video, silly me! Do the Dipper and Kingfisher go south I wonder?
ReplyDeleteNo the Dipper and Kingfisher should be there. They stay with us but I think the type must have been sheltering from the rain. Thanks for comment and have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe stream certainly looks right for Kingfisher and Dipper but two species which can play hide and seek as I know. Never mind Margaret you found a good number of birds and I would be well pleased with 16 Greenshank and such a lovely walk.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place. I enjoy the video of the ducks, it's like a water ballet or synchronized swimming. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful area!
ReplyDeleteI like that picture of the ducks with the cows in the background. Very serene.
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What a pretty little stream!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the way things happen. The birds you expected to see are "no shows." A wonderful series with such a wide variety of subjects. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have walked with you along the stream.
ReplyDeleteTrees and water (moving or still) are SUCH a benison for the soul. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteDelightful!
ReplyDeleteSuperb showing of the lake, the picnic place and the birds, thanks Margaret.
ReplyDeleteMargaret you have a great variety of birds and photos. It must be a wonderful place for birding.. I love hearing the ducks on the video. Great post.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the planted wheel!!! What a joy, so many of these pictures look like the creek behind our house when I was a girl. I was not supposed to go there, but of course I DID! Rocks and turtles and all manner of wondrous things! NO Chaffinch around here, darn the luck.
ReplyDeleteAll the serie is terrific, but I'm really in love with the first one. I can almost har the water from here... ^^
ReplyDeleteOh such beautiful scenes in this post.
ReplyDeleteHow is it that everything is still green where you are. Here if you see green it is because it is an evergreen ... the rest are all leafless or at least turning colors. These are lovely pictures, Margaret. I especially like the Teal butt ... have never seen one from that angle and didn't realize they were so colorful :) You seem to be blessed with a lot of wildlife. I would have to travel far to see so many different specieis in a single day. Good for you ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
It was a wonderful adventure even before you saw all the birds ?. But they put the crowning touch to your outing! Your birding group will love it. I wish I could find a group like that. :)))
ReplyDeleteA lovely picturesque little river Margaret.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful setting by the stream.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures ! The little river looks so romantic !
ReplyDeleteNice post. As soon as I saw the river I thought Dippers! And I was right, well sort of!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I like it, That looks like the river Cuenrpo de Hombre de Béjar, Margaret ;))
ReplyDeleteLovely places for a walk, to observe nature and so beautiful mix of colors in autumn!! A delight for soul, indeed! A great weekend for you!
ReplyDeletelovely duck photos!!
ReplyDeleteI love the views of the river. What a gorgeous place.
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