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Thursday 29 March 2012

Gadwall (Slimbidge WWT in a hide)

And this is inside a hide, a view of wildlife. I love being there. Although, it is hard for me to get around, most are not wheelchair, or tramper friendly. And when you've made a sighting place, it is too hard to get your camera in a such small hole. It was made, many years, for people to watch birds. But, I love it, and it doesn't cost much.


 Female Gadwall
 Both sexes together.


32 comments:

  1. A hide is definitively a way to go!
    Alone is best but I often we are 2 inside and chatting is no good to get birds close! LOL!
    Great pictures of a duck I have not seen here!
    Cheers, Bob!

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  2. gorgeous feather patterns and detail you have shown us. just beautiful!

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  3. BONSOIR je vois que toi aussi tu aimes les canards mais tu fais aussi de très belles photos
    j'aime aussi partir pour les regarder et si je le peux je fais aussi des photos
    Merci encore elles sont parfaites
    BISE

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  4. Looks like a great place to get some great photos!

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  5. Beautiful Bob!! Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River, Canada.

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  6. Another lovely set, Bob!

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  7. stunning as usual, bob!
    lovely feather patterns, too.

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  8. Hey Bob, it's lovely you are writing something about the place and conditions at the moment you were taking this photo's. I am very proud of you doing everything that's possible to get these beautiful shots. Bravo!!!
    Have a nice evening

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  9. Great photos, Bob! Beautiful capture.

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  10. Beautiful birds to see up close... their beauty is missed by so many but not bird lovers like us Bob.

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  11. Bob, super shots! Great plumage of the Gadwall. Some ask about the camera and lens you use. Surely it is skill and patience too! You have our admiration, over and over again. Thanks! :)

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  12. My favorite is the last one Bob :)

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  13. Bob, its nice to see that you have persevered with the use of the hide. you got some amazing shots there. Well done bud

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  14. One są śliczne i urocze i mają świetne zdjęcia.Pozdrawiam (Mój piesek już jest w domu).*** They are beautiful and charming and have great pictures. Yours (my dog is already at home).

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  15. Wow, you do get amazing closeups, Bob! Well done!

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  16. Superb photos Bob, thanks for presenting the Gadwall pair so well.

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  17. Como essas fotos são bonitas!
    É como se eu tivesse pertinho observando essas aves na natureza.
    Boa quinta-feira.
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    °º♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  18. Beautiful pictures Bob, what lovely birds. I like hearing about the hide too.

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  19. Love the detail on the feathers here. I imagine myself in your wheelchair and while on my birding treks, I think of how it would be challenging to get into some areas. I have a friend with a wheelchair who has difficulty at times, but gravel paths work for us at times depending on how smooth it all is. It's nice to know you have areas that you can get into for those fabulous shots. We have a similiar place that is perfect for birding and it's accessible for all. If you ever come to Tucson, we'll have to go on some birding adventures:)

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  20. Bellas capturas, aunque no sea tarea fácil; tu trabajo y dedicación son admirables.

    Saludos.

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  21. Many thanks Bob for your truly fine compliment... but I have the same thoughts about your own photography! :)
    Keep well!

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  22. Slimbridge...great place not far as the crow fly's ...but we are not crows.

    great shots as always

    Peter

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  23. Enchanting photos! It must have been peaceful there! :-)

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  24. Maravillosas fotos, saludos

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  25. gorgeous!! my favorite is the third one down...very nice markings & colors!!

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  26. Stunning photos as always.
    Thanks for sharing these beautiful birds.

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  27. Excellent clarity and sharpness Bob..I love how they are dipping their beaks...well done!!

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