Last of the Snow and Ice

By Words | Published February 13, 2012

The thaw is well advanced so I expect these are probably the last of the snow and ice shots from the past week or so. The first couple were taken early this morning through a heavy mist (but rescued a little in the processing). I think they're fieldfares (but I could be wrong), taken long range.

The rest were taken at lunchtime. it was still overcast, but the mists had cleared and the ice was continuing its rapid retreat. Still, there was enough for the pond-walkers to enjoy.
Coot

Black headed gull

Ducks
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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.

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11 Comments

  1. derWandersmann February 14, 2012 at 2:02 am #

    "fieldfares"?

  2. Words February 14, 2012 at 7:02 am #

    dW, you think they're not? I have to admit I'm not certain but was basing it on the white underwing.

  3. derWandersmann February 14, 2012 at 2:02 pm #

    I have no doubts of your theory; I simply haven't the faintest idea of what you're talking about. What are "fieldfares"?

  4. gdare February 14, 2012 at 4:02 pm #

    They look confused with ice 😀

  5. Words February 14, 2012 at 9:02 pm #

    Darko, the ducks? I liked the way they look somewhat lost in that shot.

  6. Words February 14, 2012 at 9:02 pm #

    dW, ok… fieldfares are members of the thrush family. Very shy and usually only come near human habitats in severe weather. Small flocks are how they generally appear. So when you questioned I assumed you thought I'd mis-identified them (which is very possible, though I'm still inclining to my original thought).

  7. derWandersmann February 15, 2012 at 4:02 am #

    Thanks, Words … I'd never heard the term before.

  8. SittingFox February 19, 2012 at 7:02 pm #

    Those are definitely fieldfares. I hope that gull isn't trying to drink ice!

  9. Words February 19, 2012 at 11:02 pm #

    You can never second guess the gulls! And thanks for the fieldfare confirmation.

  10. derWandersmann February 20, 2012 at 1:02 am #

    Ice and branch water ain't too bad with a few drops of Kentucky flavourorin' in it.

  11. Words February 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm #

    Sounds good :drunk: