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
Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens.
derWandersmann
14 Feb 2012"fieldfares"?
Words
14 Feb 2012dW, you think they're not? I have to admit I'm not certain but was basing it on the white underwing.
derWandersmann
14 Feb 2012I have no doubts of your theory; I simply haven't the faintest idea of what you're talking about. What are "fieldfares"?
gdare
14 Feb 2012They look confused with ice 😀
Words
14 Feb 2012Darko, the ducks? I liked the way they look somewhat lost in that shot.
Words
14 Feb 2012dW, 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).
derWandersmann
15 Feb 2012Thanks, Words … I'd never heard the term before.
SittingFox
19 Feb 2012Those are definitely fieldfares. I hope that gull isn't trying to drink ice!
Words
19 Feb 2012You can never second guess the gulls! And thanks for the fieldfare confirmation.
derWandersmann
20 Feb 2012Ice and branch water ain't too bad with a few drops of Kentucky flavourorin' in it.
Words
21 Feb 2012Sounds good :drunk: