Saturday, 21 March 2015

SATURDAY CRITTERS - Birds at Island Marina, I.O.W.

Over the last couple of days I have shown you photos from a walk I did at Island Marina, however today I am showing you some birds I saw along the way.


There were quite a number of Redwing in the trees.



A lovely little family of Long tailed Tits were feeding in the trees.




Blue Tit


Wigeon and Redshank




Black tailed Godwit


A black cat was sunning itself.


Mallards that were being feed and you will see that on the video below.


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I hope, over the past 3 days you have enjoyed seeing what photographs I took on my walk at the Island Marina. 

Many thanks for visiting and also to those who leave comments. 
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40 comments:

  1. ADRIAN21 March 2015 at 17:04

    Good to see the LTTs.

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  2. NatureFootstep21 March 2015 at 17:31

    nice to see your long tailed tits. And some of the migrating ducks :)

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  3. Elephant's Child21 March 2015 at 18:37

    Love them all - including the glossy black moggy.

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  4. Adam Jones21 March 2015 at 19:05

    I like the Redshank and Godwit, also the Grebe you managed to capture. Not sure which sort though.

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  5. eileeninmd21 March 2015 at 20:25

    Hello Margaret, great captures! The Godwit is one of my favorites! Sorry, I have been away and using wifi has been very slow! Thanks for linking up! Happy weekend!

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  6. Jo21 March 2015 at 20:33

    Hi Margaret, wonderful post of critters, I love the black cat! And your Black-tailed Godwit is a neararctic vagrant in Africa and I would LOVE to see one. I posted a link to your blog on my post today and also answered your question about the sunbird in my Friday post! Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Blessings Jo

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  7. Simon Douglas Thompson21 March 2015 at 20:38

    Little grebes are the daftest birds, like an overly buoyant rubber duck in the bath, bobbing along. How they can dive is a mystery to me!

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  8. Unknown21 March 2015 at 21:04

    I hope the black pussy wasn't eyeing off the beautiful birds

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  9. Breathtaking21 March 2015 at 21:15

    Hello Margaret!:) Nice sighting of the Long tailed Tit and Redwing. Haven't seen one yet this year.

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  10. Forest Dream Weaver21 March 2015 at 21:29

    Lovely series.......long tailed tits can be quite difficult to spot. They come to our feeder at this time of year but flit off at the first sign of movement.

    Happy weekend!

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  11. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)21 March 2015 at 21:53

    Love the Redshank - I have never seen one before. Great photos - love the little birds in the trees.

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  12. Rajesh21 March 2015 at 21:54

    Wonderful shots of birds on the tree.

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  13. Tanna21 March 2015 at 23:05

    I LOVE that little Blue Tit!! blessings ~ tanna

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  14. EG CameraGirl21 March 2015 at 23:05

    You saw quite a few birds along the way!

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  15. Charlene N. K.21 March 2015 at 23:09

    The redwings are beautiful and your shots amazing!

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  16. Andrea @ From The Sol21 March 2015 at 23:58

    Do Long Tail Tits always hang up side down. I did chuckle when I say that. All the birds are wonderful and your Duck feeding video was really cute ... except maybe Mr. Swan playing rough. They can be bullies, but he did deserve his share anyway. Hope the one little Mallard made it up close enough to get a bite. Great fun, Margaret.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  17. TexWisGirl21 March 2015 at 23:58

    cute ducks and cat. i adore the long-tails.

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  18. Hootin Anni22 March 2015 at 00:57

    Lovin' these Margaret!!!
    Nature is so rewarding...as are your birds found along the way.

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  19. Anonymous22 March 2015 at 01:01

    Beautiful birds...and that gorgeous black cat. He looks pretty fat and happy. I hope he hasn't been dining on wild birds.

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  20. 21 Wits22 March 2015 at 01:31

    Happy days, it must be spring! Lovely captures in nature.

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  21. Irma22 March 2015 at 01:37

    Beautiful photos Margaret.
    Long tailed Tits I find amazing, also the cat.
    A very good weekend.
    Best regards, Irma

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  22. GreenComotion22 March 2015 at 02:31

    Hi Margaret,
    Lovely photos, particularly the Blue Tit. Such intense colors.
    I did not know our Black Kitty traveled so far away. We though he only went around the neighborhood :)
    Glad to note that your order of Blue Skies has been delivered also :)

    Have a Super Day!
    Peace :)

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  23. Bob Bushell22 March 2015 at 04:04

    Absolutely stunning Margaret.

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  24. Ginny Hartzler22 March 2015 at 04:58

    The Blue Tit with the sun on him, and the sleet cat enjoying the sun are my absolute favorites!!

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  25. Joyful22 March 2015 at 05:12

    all very nice photos Margaret! It looks like it was a beautiful day to enjoy a walk.

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  26. Ruth Hiebert22 March 2015 at 05:22

    Great set of pictures.

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  27. Ana Freire22 March 2015 at 11:45

    I've been short of time in these last few days, so tomorrow I'll see what I have been missing here, of the older posts of last week...
    Meanwhile I am delighted with today's images and the video... poor swan... it wasn't easy to get a bit of bread...
    Have a great sunday, Margaret
    Kisses
    Ana

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  28. Montanagirl22 March 2015 at 12:33

    Hi Margaret - Nice set of photos! Love the video - poor Swan could hardly get a bite with all the competition. Very fun to watch.

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  29. Stephanie22 March 2015 at 14:06

    Splendid series of images!

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  30. Unknown22 March 2015 at 18:47

    I love the tits, they're so cute.

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  31. Stewart M22 March 2015 at 19:18

    Nice redwing - I miss the winter thrushes - they were always something to look forward too, like swifts and swallows.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  32. Stuart Price22 March 2015 at 21:42

    Looks very springlike there..................

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  33. orchid032422 March 2015 at 22:23

    Dearest Margaret； Great captures of varieties of birdies ♫♫♫ Especially, I was fascinated to see 'Black tailed Godwit' wondering how they swallow their food :-)

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

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  34. DougPhoto200922 March 2015 at 22:33

    Margaret, impressive collection, especially the tits. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Debbie23 March 2015 at 01:42

    one thing i LOVE about winter, no leaves!!! awesome captures, happy sunday!!!!

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  36. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©23 March 2015 at 06:08

    Lovely pics. And who can resist feeding the ducks!?!
    ~

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  37. carol l mckenna23 March 2015 at 09:46

    Dazzling nature critters ~ each one very special and love the kitty shot too!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  38. maryaustria23 March 2015 at 13:05

    Beautiful birds and shots! Like the black cat too! :)

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  39. Betsy Banks Adams23 March 2015 at 13:33

    What a great time you had at the Island Marina... Love the birds you saw... The colors of the Blue Tit are GORGEOUS.... Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  40. Lina Gustina23 March 2015 at 15:47

    Great island trip indeed, Wonderful birds. The black cat looks cute.
    Thanks for dropping by.
    www.1sthappyfamily.com/2015/03/sad-news-and-good-news.html

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