Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

World Bird Wednesday

Pine River Review is kicking this new venture off today, so here's my contribution for today.

A few from the archives, until I can get sorted properly.


My old friend the Black Swan, with a Mute Swan.



Greenfinch



Shelduck





Juvenile Lapwing






Little Ringed Plover




Hope you enjoyed these. Why not pay a visit to Pine River Review, and check out the rest.



Enjoy the rest of the week 

32 comments:

Dar said...

I LOVE that you are an avid BIRDER~~~you take some amazing portraits of them. Our Evening Grossbeak very much resembles your Greenfinch.
Have a wonderful Week and weekend. We are celebrating Thanksgiving this week with Roast Turkey and all the trimmings.
Thanks for stopping
BlessYourHeart

Chris said...

Long time I did not see a little ringed plover! Your juvenile lapwing is very funny and the picture so cute.. Beautiful post Keith!

holdingmoments said...

Thank you for your comment Dar.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving; I'm sure you will ;)

Thanks Chris. I remember when I first saw that little Lapwing, I wondered what on earth it was lol

ADRIAN said...

A great set here Keith. I really will have to get out birding more, you inspire me.

Doreen said...

these are all perfect! love the first one though. is it common for the two to be together?

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Adrian. I wish I could spend all my time doing this ;)

Thanks Doreen. Usually they don't mix too closely, but this Black Swan became something of a surrogate parent at one of my local lakes about a year ago. It was fascinating to watch; he even took time on the nest, with the female Mute Swan.

ShySongbird said...

A lovely selection from the archives Keith. I too would have been wondering what the juvenile Lapwing was :)

holdingmoments said...

Thank you Jan. Yea, he's a strange looking critter isn't he lol

The Early Birder said...

Nice selection and thanks for the prompt about WBW ... I'll endeavour to find something to share. FAB.

holdingmoments said...

Cheers Frank. It's a great idea, WBW. I'm sure it'll take off.

grammie g said...

Hi Keith...you know I just love that Black Swan and the two together is beautiful!!
WBW good thing to be involved with looks very interesting!!
Hugs

Kozma Erzsébet said...

Wonderful birdphotos again. The first is my favourite.

kathrin said...

to see your photos allways makes me happy, they are so nice and show s me your loving for nature, that makes me happy ! big hugh Kathrin

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Grammie. That WBW seems to have taken off quite well.

Thank you Kozma :)

Kathrin, thank you :)

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful, lots of birds and good blog you live for.

Dominic Gendron said...

You got great archives! The Juvenile Lapwing is to much!!! ;)

suzspring23 said...

How does that delicate Lapwing survive in the wild is a wonder I can hardly conceive! World bird for sure!

Harold Stiver said...

Great series, especially the shot of the Greenfinch. Well done!!

Springman said...

First off your header photograph is mind blowing. You must have celebrated when it appeared on your screen. I have never seen a Green Finch before. The detail you have captured in that classic pose is phenomenal! I am proud to be your newest follower!

Wilma said...

That Shelduck is quite a character.

Nicole MacP said...

Great pictures! The swans are just gorgeous. I think I like the Shelduck the best though - what a funny face!

Lisa RedWillow said...

All the photos are just fantastic but I just love the little Juvenile Lapwing. Looks like a character. Nice

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Bob. Birds really are amazing, aren’t they. :)

Thank you Dominic :)

suzspring23, thank you. They have very protective parents that will take on much bigger birds.

Thanks Harold, appreciate your comment :)

Springman, thank you for your comments, and following. This was an excellent idea of yours, and I need to catch up on everyone else’s posts soon.

Thanks Wilma. Yea, quite a pose he gave me lol

Nicole, thank you. He was quite funny with the looks he gave.

Thank you Lisa. That was the first time I’d managed to get close to one of those juveniles, he wandered right in front of the hide I was in.

Dixxe said...

Keith that little lapwing is such a cutie--great bird shots for us to enjoy today! Got Family coming so Im on and off fast today! I will certainly check Pine River Review!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Dixxe. Have a great day. :)

Luzia said...

The swans are so lovley! The others are wonderful, too. Always a pleasure to see them on your blog! Hugs from Luzia.

Roy said...

A great set Keith. The Lapwing chick is superb.

holdingmoments said...

Lucy, thank you. :)

Thanks Roy :)

Øyvind Buljo said...

Some very nice shots you have here, I really like that black swan, especially that in the top! Great work!

holdingmoments said...

Øyvind, thank you for your comment. The Black Swan is a great favourite of mine. I'm always pleased to see him.

JRandSue said...

Another outstanding collection,love the Lapwing Chick.
Your Header is top notch Keith.
John.

holdingmoments said...

Thank you John, appreciate your comments :)