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Sharon. Steve coming back with you and will you be playing out ? Steve

And that's no bull Steve

Stunning, majestic and Moody. Andy Steve

Dave. The normal range of the bird is Scandinavia to Siberia and apparently only 300 confirmed sightings ever in the UK. Very rare visitors indeed Steve

Dave/ Martyn. There has been two recordings of spotted nutcrackers in Scotland ( Lothian ) last October 2016 and that's it for the UK unless you go back to 2009 when one was recorded in Kent. Steve

Stunning photos Martyn. And from your bedroom window to. I've travelled hundreds of miles over the years to see them as you know. Steve ( jealous from Manchester )

Ten years ago I would have been extremely lucky to get a shot of this Little Egret in the UK more so in the north west. Today I saw three separate birds at Leigh in Lancashire ( Pennington flash ) Steve

Suzanne. Oh for blue skies like that. It's so miserable here and I'm unfortunately back in work tomorrow. Lovely pictures as always, it's a beautiful place where you live. Steve

Rick it's another Steve. He's fine seen him and had a good natter at a recent bury town hall nighter. Steve

I had what I thought was a white demo. Now looks like it was a issue. Looks great on the coloured Rust Demo. Great tune paid £300 for mine Steve

Six Waxwings perched at the top of a tree against the most miserable grey sky possible. Going back tomorrow morning hoping for some better light Steve

Out and about today to see my grandson Thomas and on the way just had to call into Warrington town centre to se if I could catch up with some waxwings. Must admit it was the worst light that I think I have ever tried to take a photograph in. Mistle thrush thinking which berry next. then decides that one Steve

Tavares. One of the best live bands ever. Absolutely fantastic. Steve

Ray. He's one of the resident DJ,s at the fabulous Rugby Nighters. Hope this is any use to you. Steve

Martyn. There has been 6-9 birds reported daily about a mile from me . now disappeared. Plenty in and around Salford ( Regent Rd area ) Plenty in the Wigan and Bolton areas. Managed to see one last year and get this picture but wanted to improve on it. Get Bullfinches in my garden occasionally but see loads of them every time I go Pennington Flash. Great picture by the way mate Steve

Been out and about today chasing Waxwings around north Manchester to no avail. But as I'm not in work until Wednesday, you never know I may get lucky tomorrow. Steve

Happy and Soulful New Year to all Steve

Its still less than what I have just paid for a second hand lens for my camera. You get what you pay for. Great tune, would have loved one in my collection Steve

Fens Dave . I would say. Steve

Ste. It doesn't get any better. So chuffed for you mate. Ste

Don't think I will get chance to get out and about for the last few days of 2016 to add any more photographs to this thread so I would just like to say a big thank you to Russell for starting it and giving me the chance to share some of my experiences whilst I,ve been out and about with the camera this year. Cheers mate Same again please 2017 Steve

Just a couple from me today. First day out proper with the new lens, nothing as exotic as Martyns Phalarope. Just a female Goosander ( redhead ) and a male Shoveler Steve

Second that Pete. I know I little bit about birds and animals but really nothing about plants and trees. Steve

Thanks Suz. Have a great Christmas Steve. X

Good evening my special friend. can't wait to see him tomorrow morning. Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot. We have lost Lou,s Dad last week so it's a bitter sweet time. God bless you. Have a great Christmas Steve