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Saturday 21 January 2017

Water Rail - Rallus aquaticus

Caught this one at the Willow Hide, Slimbridge WWT. The second time I had ever seen it, what a creature. I couldn't quite get a whole picture of it, it was too close.

Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.uk. There is a photo of a Northern Pintail, and the first of the Waxwing by John Truman and by Richard Pegler. And a photo of  the Nuthatch in the 'Guest Photos '.








45 comments:

  1. Cute is this little-known to me the bird. Photos is great. Regards.

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  2. Hola Bob,imagenes magnificas de esta esquiva ave el Rascón,como dicen aqui en España es una ave mas oida que vista.Un abrazo y feliz domingo.

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  3. Hello Bob, it's fantastic ! Very very great ! Good job.

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  4. He uses his beak well, what an assortment of food he must get. Lovely close-ups Bob :D)

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  5. Oh boy! This is a great bird, and once and for all with spectacular images of it. I hope I see this bird in the summer here with us. Have a nice weekend Bob!

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  6. Its a great looking bird Bob, well captured

    peter

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  7. they're pigeon heads. Really. Look at their heads.

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  8. Hello. Just unbelievably amazing photos. That bird is truly magnificent.

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  9. Hello Bob, gorgeous Rail! Awesome series! Happy weekend!

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  10. Superb shots of this very secretive bird!

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  11. Super detail in these shots, Bob, and the red of the eye and bill is beautiful.

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  12. Bob, what wonderful images of this Rail! Excellent work!

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  13. Great bird, great pictures.

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  14. OMGosh look at those orange eyes!

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  15. quite an illusive bird so these are great shots Bob

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  16. Hi Bob. super images of this delightful bird, another bird that I always seem to miss by minutes. You were so lucky to get the bird so close and capture such wonderful detail of the eye. All the best. Regards John

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    1. Thanks John, yes, I was lucky, but, you ought to see my son, I love it.

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  17. Adorable photos!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Gil Zetbase

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  18. Hello, love the pretty rail. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, have a great day and new week ahead!

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  19. Beautiful capture.

    Have a nice week.

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  20. Lieber Bob,
    wirklich großartige Fotos. Herrlich das Gefieder
    und die herrlichen Augen.
    Einen schönen Restsonntag wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  21. Hi. A pleasure to watch these to your photos. They are truly amazing. Thank you.

    Greetings

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  22. Any shot of an elusive species is pretty good Bob but these are excellent photos. Top notch detail.

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  23. Truly magnificent profiling of the rail!! Wow!!

    ...sending along my appreciation for choosing to share this with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week! Thank you, and have a grand week ahead.

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  24. Thanks for stopping by, Bob.
    Hope your Sunday is wondrous.

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  25. Cool captures. The last one is the best for me.

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  26. Estupendo el acercamiento a este bello ave, Bob, muy buena nitidez.

    Saludos.

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  27. That is one awesome bird. Love the closeup shots! Also like your musical offering.

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  28. Wow what a beautiful bird it is Bob. Fantastic shots.
    Have a wonderful day.

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  29. Amazing birds! Can't keep wondering how you make those closeups.
    I wish you inspiration!

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  30. Hi Bob

    Beautiful pictures of the Waterral.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  31. Superb! Stunning shots!
    Greetings,
    Maria

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  32. Such lovely colour feathers/plumage.
    I also like the colour of its beak.

    All the best Jan

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  33. Close up and great details.. Well-done..

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