These
are the birds I saw during the morning’s walk at Bonchurch and East Cowes on
the Isle of Wight. I am linking this
post with Wild Bird Wednesday.
Mallard at the pond in Bonchurch
Black headed gulls down at the sea front.
Black
headed gulls, both adult and 1st year with a young Herring gull.
Turnstone
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I do like these black headed gulls! And you got great pictures of them! But my favorite is your mallard shot. We have lots of them around here. But the way you took the picture is so beautiful! His head is shimmering like a jewel, and his beak is so highlighted. Such a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteBelle série, les Tournepierres sont très beau ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
It is hard to get past the mallard's spectacular colour to appreciate the subtler beauty of the other birds. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Margaret, my favourite is the Turnstone, marvelous.
ReplyDeleteYou really got some lovely shots Margaret. Lucky you at the sea!
ReplyDeleteThat mallard shot is outstanding. Of course they are all quite nice.
ReplyDeleteso pretty ! i prefer the first one, so beautiful colours :-)
ReplyDeleteAll fantastic bird photos, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird photos. The only bird I'm familiar with here is the Mallard duck. We have lots of those around. The rest must be ocean shore birds.
ReplyDeleteall of the gulls i see here at the jersey shore. gorgeous capture of the mallard, they are very common here as well!!!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for the help on the flower i.d.!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures
ReplyDeleteAll very nice Margaret, but those beautiful little Turnstones, are just gorgeous. Hoping you are doing well~
ReplyDeletei like the Turnstone in the seaweed, thats a great photo.
ReplyDeletepeter
Now there's a good group! I like the gulls.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the Turnstones. One of my favourite waders.
ReplyDeleteThe Turnstones are lovely little birds Margaret and always worth a photograph.
ReplyDeletethat turnstone is my favorite bird posted. it's beautiful... love how the town your visiting has drawn so many poets to write there. very interesting how Charles Dickens gave so much back too. loved the buildings you shared. hope your visit has gone well so far.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures.That green head of the Mallard is always a treat to see.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had nice weather that day...............
ReplyDeletecool birds
ReplyDeleteA lovely day for the beach, we've had major flooding here. I really like the Green heads of the male Mallards, such beautiful colour. I wonder if the Turnstones actually turn stones like their name implies. I can't recall ever seeing Black Headed Gulls here in our part of the world.
ReplyDeletelove your shots of the Turnstones and the gulls.
ReplyDeleteWow, your photography is immaculate ... and your birds beautiful. Love the youngsters ... they have an innocent look about them. Enjoyed as always, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Just look at those young gulls! Very nice, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteWhat a walk that must have been! Love your photos, and especially the wonderful detail in the Mallard.
ReplyDeleteI love the gulls. They're very pretty birds.
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