Strictly for the birds

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks John, there are some good reserves on the somerset levels that I will be much closer too....and we will be in a rural area anyway.....so here’s hoping!

[yak face]

Superb pics tim , i love to see nature , particularly birds, ive had a keen interest ever since my next door neighbour gave me a book when i was about 10 years old . It was the AA book of british birds , a beautifully illustrated book and superbly set out . I still have it to this day and its still relevant , if i had the skill to take pics like these i would as i find them fascinating , cheers tony

[colin m]

Great pictures. Of course wildlife isn't always helpful when trying get a quick pick so I'm sure there's some very difficult pictures in here.

[Tim Marlow]

Thanks Tony, nice of you to compliment me like that....I find sitting in a hide for an hour or so very good for de-stressing.

Thanks Colin. I’m not the most patient photographer, so usually go walking in wildlife “hot spots” to increase my chances. One of the tricks is to observe the wildlife, looking for repeated patterns, such as circuits and landings....get into the right spot, check the background will be uncluttered, and then just wait for the animal to come to you....nothing that difficult here.