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Snow and blue skies over Wakefield

After a heavy load of snow, we finally had some blue skies to match so I was quickly out to get some winter landscapes for a commission by the local council for their 2013 brochure work. Here are a couple taken at Newmillerdam country park in Wakefield.

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Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)

I really enjoy photographing the purple sandpipers along the Yorkshire coast in the late autumn and winter; such beautiful and confiding birds. This one was photographed at Bridlington harbour.

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Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus)

A few images  of red grouse. A lovely bird and easy enough to photograph in Yorkshire at any time of the year.

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Blackcap at Seckar Heath

Dropped by Seckar Heath this morning to try for a willow warbler that I heard singing there the other day. Newly in from Africa, these tiny warblers are giving it their all to establish a breeding territory by singing their heads off to announce their presence, However, although the willow warbler was there, I didn’t…

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A Day Out in Derbyshire

Headed down to Derbyshire to try for water voles for the second time this year and, after not having much luck last time, it was nice to score with these adorable cretaures and capture them on film. The Nikon D4 at 1600ISO had no problems in getting me the images and I have to say…

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