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Good news indeed Suz. Think I posted some pictures of swallow chicks being fed by one of the parents earlier in the topic. Am going to Tenby in four week's so with a bit of luck will get some more pictures of what is no doubt one of my favourite birds. Steve

Joan . When have you ever refrained from anything. Hope all good Steve

So did I Rob. But I'm like you normally wrong Steve

Don't know about the carp lake Pete rather a mixed fishery , bit more variety . Actually where the picture was taken used to be one of the finest mixed course fisheries in the North West at Burton mere on the Wirral before Terry knight sold it to the RSPB Steve

yeah I'm ticking off loads of must see birds, still got plenty on list most are rarities now or summer visitor's . Steve

Thanks Russell I,m on a sabbatical from work at the moment and taking full advantage of the fact. The only problem I have is the distance traveling to take the pictures. Nearest RSPB reserves are a minimum 1 hour drive away. Have only managed a few from from local parks, back garden etc Steve

Is there a better sight than a English bluebell woodland in spring Steve

Adding a touch of moodiness Steve

Coot and Chicks Steve

Little Teal. The South American visitor to Burton Mere Steve

Female Reed bunting. taken through through the window of the hide hence the tint on the picture Male Reed bunting Steve

Blackcap Male Chaffinch

Russell. As promised the only picture I have of a Peacock Steve

Russell. I've no experience of panning . I know what your saying and I'm with you but I've been led to believe that part of the picture needs to be sharp . normally the eye is the focus point.and the rest can then portray the movement, speed ,action etc etc and that's the difficulty or so I'm lead to understand Steve

Peter. What's stopping us organising something. As you say there's plenty of people posting on this thread. I'm only two hour's from you. Steve

Russell. I'm just starting to practice panning shots. I've been advised to practice on car's as they travel past. Hope that little bit of advice helps you. We will have to post up our results to see how we're getting on. Steve

Russell. I can't remember you posting them before. .trying to photograph any birds flying is difficult. Like the peacock picture. Will have to find the only decent one that I have taken, it was at bodnant gardens up in Snowdonia . Steve

Had a nice day out on the Wirral at Burton mere RSPB reserve. Managed a few pictures. Will post later. Blackcap, male & female reed buntings, baby Coots, Bluebells and a very special bird. A little Teal. It's a South American bird that has probably escaped from a private collection. Steve

Chiffchaff Willow Warbler

Europe smallest bird. The Goldcrest Steve

Orange tipped butterfly Steve

Suz. Any signs of the swallows yet ? Seen a few more last Tuesday ,5 I think there was. Steve

Yeah. Thanks for posting. Interesting reading. Steve

Will post some Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Goldcrest pictures next few days Steve

A mate of mine has had to my knowledge 3 Darrell Banks demo,s . last one cost him I think 30pence at a boot sale and he sold for over £700 Steve