The second day with the Grebes produced some interesting images and on a couple of occasions the birds went through the pre mating ritual before copulation.
Tag: Bird Behaviour
Great-crested Grebes: Day 1
I’ve spent a couple of afternoons recently watching the Great-crested Grebes at Roath Park in Cardiff.
A Couple of Days at Forest Farm, Cardiff; Day 2
I arrived again soon after nine with wonderful light and high optimism – but the day played out as before, only this time there were no Water Rails and the smaller birds were few and far between.
A Couple of Days at Forest Farm, Cardiff; Day 1
If I was feeling lucky with the Barn Owl recently, the attempt at a Bittern at Forest Farm has evened things out somewhat.
Somerset Levels No.2
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Somerset Levels No. 1
Last weekend I took a trip to the ‘Levels’ to see the now very famous Starling roost.
Kingfisher Preening
I was at Home Farm the other day clearing and tidying around the hide. We’re also starting to feed the birds again.
Mallard Rape
As a postscript to the article and comments posted on ‘On Location in Cumbria: 3‘ from a few weeks back it was interesting to witness a female Mallard being raped at Llanelli today.
On Location in Cumbria: 4 – Waders, Gulls and More
The last posting from my time up in Cumbria. It was good to photograph the Twite and from two different locations. A flock of about 40 were present at Walney Island and later on in the week a group of eight were feeding on Askam pier in some rich low evening light.
On Location in Cumbria: 3 – Ducks, Swans, Coots and a Little Help, Please?
It’s the time of establishing territories displaying and getting on with mating and prolonged stays in hides at this season are likely to produce some good behaviour shots. I’m interested if anyone can shed any light on the male Mallards here and if male on male is common within bird behaviour. It the first time I’ve seen it and I’ve got quite a few images of male on female, as you would normally expect.