Well, photographs are like that. I stood for a while and all I saw were a few silly seagulls. But then a Cormorant zoomed past me like a prehistoric Pterodactyl.
An Arctic Tern wheeled above me, feasting on flying insects.
Another Cormorant zoomed overhead, looking like a Vulcan bomber.
Two fussy Canadian Geese flew out to some interlopers and attacked them and then returned to defend what appeared to be a nesting area.
A Cormorant stood watch from the top of the lighthouse.
Seagulls fought amongst themselves.
I'm not sure if they were defending a stretch of spotty concrete or trying to impress one another.
But either way, just watching them all left me feeling refreshed and ready to go about the rest of my day.
Mungo
9 Bahs!:
Nature's refresher...it's true, just taking that thirty minute break to watch wildlife is as good as a mid afternoon nap...
Love the seagull and geese photos!! Great job! And you're right, simply taking time to relax and enjoy nature, relaxes yourself.
The Cormorant does look like a Vulcan bomber. Interesting.
Lovely!
You've done a great job on taking the birds photos!
Thank you for sharing!
The cormorants really do look "prehistoric".
Beautiful Pics! We're getting some great birds back in the country in Montana as well. One thing: your tern looks more like a Caspian then an Arctic to me. The bird in the photo has a heavier bill and darker primaries than an Arctic Tern should. Thanks for the neat post. Best,
David C
I like what you say about taking pictures being like gathering firewood. There's something deeply calming about both.
Recently my partner and I stacked wood for the winter. I find that to be one of the most satisfying jobs on our property. We're American city boys but have landed in rural New Zealand, where we have 20 acres and an olive grove.
I blogged about stacking wood for winter on 'Moon Over Martinborough' here: http://martinborough.wordpress.com/
I like what you say about taking pictures being like gathering firewood. There's something deeply calming about both.
Recently my partner and I stacked wood for the winter. I find that to be one of the most satisfying jobs on our property. We're American city boys but have landed in rural New Zealand, where we have 20 acres and an olive grove.
I blogged about stacking wood for winter on 'Moon Over Martinborough' here: http://martinborough.wordpress.com/
Beautiful Pics! We're getting some great birds back in the country in Montana as well. One thing: your tern looks more like a Caspian then an Arctic to me. The bird in the photo has a heavier bill and darker primaries than an Arctic Tern should. Thanks for the neat post. Best,
David C
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