Winsford Soul

Chalky. If it's a Canon 70-200 f2.8 make sure it's the mk 2 because it has image stabilisation. You can always get a tele converter to boost the reach. 1.4 or 2.0. A 2 x would give you a 400mm at f5.6. Steve

Chalky. I'm using a Canon 500mm f4 is usm mk2. and a Canon 70-200 f2.8 is usm mk2 . They are both amazing lenses. Perfect for both Bird and wildlife photography. Steve

WOW. What a privilege that must have been Steve

Dave. The only one I can remember is Tyto Alba. Barn Owl Steve

Echo all the above sentiments. Rest in peace Mick. Sleep well Steve

Martyn. Here's me thinking that any bird was big to you. Steve

Can I ask why Charles and Columbine ? Steve

Chalky. It's fluffed it's feathers up against the cold winds that's what's fooled you

I'm with you Martyn Definitely a chaffinch Steve

Martyn. I dare you. Steve

Thanks Rick. Never got to Cleethorps Pier. It would have taken days from Widnes to hitch it in those days and couldn't have afforded the train. Steve

Me thinks if memory serves me right that the first two are boots. But what a great record from the Casino. And this I think first got played in 1977 so 40 years tonight I would probably be listening to it. Steve

Been out and about today for a change Had a few firsts . Seen a Swift with a load of House martins, never seen one in April before, managed too see a Little gull another first but couldn't get my lens through the viewing hide to get a picture. see attached photo for reason. And managed to see for the first time in Cheshire a Red Kite , it flew over the car when I was on the M56 near junc 12 for Runcorn . Well chuffed Steve

Thanks for sharing some incredible footage of what seems to be a largely forgotten nighter , The Ritz rarest of the rare nighters are up there with the best ever Steve

Andy. Great pictures but your Whinchat looks more like a Rock or Tree Pipit to me. Steve

And here's me thinking all cells where padded Steve

Steve who ? Steve

Can't believe that you believed Steve. Steve

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Hot crumpet. Just how I like them Steve

Where in my post did I say it was my photo ? I just shared a fantastic picture that was sent to me WITH no credit to who had taken the picture Steve

Thank you. Sorry thought you were going on about me. they're lovely when they are cubs like that. Steve

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Great pictures mate Steve

Glad to hear that your hog family have returned safe from hibernation my friend. Think its time after all these years of thinking about getting a camera that you actually go and get one mate. Hedgehog picture we all await Steve