Well it makes a changes from a flock of seagulls! Two fabulous flocks of birds flew overhead today, near Eastbourne. The first was a large group of curlews, our largest wading bird; but these were high over the feeding grounds. I've posted some large versions of some of these which you can get by clicking the relevant photos.
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This is a heavier crop (no large version).
Shortly after the curlews had left, a second flock of birds came over. Another unusual one for me, though I'm pleased to say that my attempt at identification proved accurate. These are wigeons. They're smaller than mallards, and very pretty little ducks when seen on the water. 
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And a closer crop of the same flock…
Three more shots from today (it was a good day), starting with a beautiful little egret.
Next, a pair of canada geese.
And finally, after all the exotic species, a blue tit (feeding 'antipodean' style).
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
anonymous
24 Jan 2012Anonymous writes:
I love the Egret and the little upside-down bird! 🙂 Cute.
Marilyn
gdare
24 Jan 2012Canada geese, here they say those birds are evil :left:
Words
24 Jan 2012Darko, so I've heard. Maybe you should call them English Geese 😉
Words
24 Jan 2012Marilyn, the egret was posing beautifully and as for the blue tit I just couldn't resist posting the shot.
Words
24 Jan 2012Erwin, thanks!
SittingFox
26 Jan 2012Love the egret! And perhaps bats turn into blue tits during the winter :whistle:
Words
26 Jan 2012Adele, the egret was rather more cooperative than usual. As for your bat theory, you may have a point. Maybe that could be your dissertation/project :whistle:
SittingFox
27 Jan 2012Yes. Maybe :whistle:
derWandersmann
27 Jan 2012Just birds, flocking around.
Words
27 Jan 2012dW, nothing better!
Wulpen
19 Oct 2012nice shots