Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Cromwell Bottom

Had an hour down at Cromwell Bottom today and had great views of the Kingfisher. It was totally oblivious to us and apparantly covers the same area all the time. For anyone who wants to get some picks  start out at the Cromwell carpark go onto the canal path heading for Elland and it covers the first 200 yards on the right. Also had 4 Redpol on the feeders along with the usual , plus male and female Bullfinch.


9 comments:

Andrew Huyton said...

Fantastic pics Mick, will try and get down at some point but doubt I'll do better that these. You still using that Canon 400mm zoom lens?

Unknown said...

Yes , still happy with it.If you have some good light can guarantee youll get some great pics. Best of luck

Andy Kiz said...

Fantastic, this is where I got my first close encounter with one, it seems unphased by people! Really cheered me up today as someone had seen it fly into the reeds and not return and we feared the worst! Fantastic pictures and nice to meet you the last week!

Andy Kiz said...

The CB blog I mentioned to you is here http://cromwellbottom.blogspot.com/

Bruce said...

Stunning pictures Mick. Pleased the bird is still around.

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Unknown said...

Hi A.K.
Youll have to get down there and get some photos. Thanks for the web address, coinsidentally Bruce contacted me this morning and am just going to have a look at the site

Brian Sumner . said...

Pin sharp Kingfisher, were you on a tripod or hand held. Great stuff

Unknown said...

Hi Brian
They were taken hand held as i never use a tripod.I have never tried one even though i keep saying ill have a go .