In my early 20s I used to poke fun at the older bird watchers. It didn't take long for me to be wandering around with a bird song identifier app on my phone and bemoaning when I forgot to pack binoculars. Love all these photos, and thank you for alerting me to the national bird of Norway!
I also have a bird book, cause I’ve not done enough serious bird watching to know too much. I have to look things up most of the time when I do have the chance to see varied bird life.
A wonderful collection of photos, KewtieBird. The rooster is magnificent and I also really like the gull surrounded by the ripples of water and the kestrel.
It's very clear you are a bird lover! And there's some birds in this post I really would like to photograph, e.g. that dipper. I have seen one before, but I'd really like to shoot it (with a camera, that is). And then there's the puffin flying by, a white-tailed eagle with a fish and a kestrel. Some of the gulls aren't that common, and the crane is another hit. The great spotted woodpecker and the stork may not be rare, but your photos of them are great, as is the photo of the rooster. My favorite is the common redshank on the street lantern.
Many, many thanks for viewing and for your thoughtful and kind comment.
I’m guessing the kestrel was the small bird of prey way up on a high voltage electric pole? I wondered what that was. We were charging our EV in the middle of rolling farmland somewhere in France between Paris and the Chunnel and there it was. I grabbed my camera to try and get a shot.
And I’m very happy to hear you liked the redshank. It scolded us aplenty from atop that street lamp.
A great collection of images Kewtiebird, your love of birds definitely comes through in them. Number 11 is my favourite - those ripples are hypnotising, a wonderful image. I'm also taken by the gulls nesting - that first image looks so precarious I'm amazed they don't lose their eggs.
Dippers - I didn't know its Norway's national bird but I've only ever seen them once in the Lake District - I was so excited to see a pair of them on a very quiet stretch of river. As for favourite birds I would say I love owls and eagles but for something more accessible I see Kestrels regularly here on the Valley and love the way they hover in one place looking for prey.
Many thanks for your comment!!! Glad to hear someone else can get mesmerized by ripples. Owls and eagles are, for me, almost mystical as I’ve only seen owls a few times ever and eagle sightings are also rare enough that they take my breath away each time. It’s so cool you have kestrels as your often-time neighbors!
A superb collection. My faves are the woodpecker (it's 'pose' is just lovely within that frame), the wonderfully cute goose family and that magnificent rooster, showing off his glorious plumage in front of the perfect, neutral background. Lovely stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Loved these! Especially the woodpecker. A lot of these seem to have their own personality! I’m happy to learn about the dippers, interesting to know it’s your national bird.
In my early 20s I used to poke fun at the older bird watchers. It didn't take long for me to be wandering around with a bird song identifier app on my phone and bemoaning when I forgot to pack binoculars. Love all these photos, and thank you for alerting me to the national bird of Norway!
Thanks so much!
Glad you “grew up” and got some binoculars. 🤩😇😉😉
I also have a bird book, cause I’ve not done enough serious bird watching to know too much. I have to look things up most of the time when I do have the chance to see varied bird life.
Wonderful collection. I prefer the most one with the dark silhouette, and that group against the red.
Thank you!!
(You are not alone in your choice of preference. 😉 That one was pretty popular with the crowd — the punk looking feathers in silhouette.)
These are so excellent. Loved them all!!
That’s very much appreciated, thank you!!
I really enjoyed this! Such a variety… None of my favorite subjects too!
Thanks so much!
The seagull with the clouds and the seagull with the water ripples are so good!
Thanks very much!
Excellent! Thank you. 🙏
Kindest thanks!!
Thank you sharing these. Bird lover and admirer totally enthralled. Sandhill cranes? I would never have guessed. Cool!
Many thanks for visiting and for your nice comment!!
I love seeing the birds of Norway! Thank you KewtieBird!
Thanks so much!!
A wonderful collection of photos, KewtieBird. The rooster is magnificent and I also really like the gull surrounded by the ripples of water and the kestrel.
Thanks loads for your comment, it’s much appreciated!!
It's very clear you are a bird lover! And there's some birds in this post I really would like to photograph, e.g. that dipper. I have seen one before, but I'd really like to shoot it (with a camera, that is). And then there's the puffin flying by, a white-tailed eagle with a fish and a kestrel. Some of the gulls aren't that common, and the crane is another hit. The great spotted woodpecker and the stork may not be rare, but your photos of them are great, as is the photo of the rooster. My favorite is the common redshank on the street lantern.
Many, many thanks for viewing and for your thoughtful and kind comment.
I’m guessing the kestrel was the small bird of prey way up on a high voltage electric pole? I wondered what that was. We were charging our EV in the middle of rolling farmland somewhere in France between Paris and the Chunnel and there it was. I grabbed my camera to try and get a shot.
And I’m very happy to hear you liked the redshank. It scolded us aplenty from atop that street lamp.
A great collection of images Kewtiebird, your love of birds definitely comes through in them. Number 11 is my favourite - those ripples are hypnotising, a wonderful image. I'm also taken by the gulls nesting - that first image looks so precarious I'm amazed they don't lose their eggs.
Dippers - I didn't know its Norway's national bird but I've only ever seen them once in the Lake District - I was so excited to see a pair of them on a very quiet stretch of river. As for favourite birds I would say I love owls and eagles but for something more accessible I see Kestrels regularly here on the Valley and love the way they hover in one place looking for prey.
Many thanks for your comment!!! Glad to hear someone else can get mesmerized by ripples. Owls and eagles are, for me, almost mystical as I’ve only seen owls a few times ever and eagle sightings are also rare enough that they take my breath away each time. It’s so cool you have kestrels as your often-time neighbors!
What a wonderful collection. I can’t pick between the rooster and the elegant curve of the swan’s neck against a black background.
Many thanks for that!!
Our pleasure.
Amazing collection my friend! The rooster is perfect!
Many thanks for your kind comment!!
(Well, the rooster has become a contender in the comment section so the “punk” ibis best watch out. 😊😉)
A superb collection. My faves are the woodpecker (it's 'pose' is just lovely within that frame), the wonderfully cute goose family and that magnificent rooster, showing off his glorious plumage in front of the perfect, neutral background. Lovely stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It’s always interesting to know which images, well in this case which bird/personality, speak to people. I appreciate your comment!
Great collection of bird photos! I’m casting another vote for the backlit “punk” bird — really great!
Ha!!! It’s definitely the leader of the pack.
Thank you for taking the time…!
Loved these! Especially the woodpecker. A lot of these seem to have their own personality! I’m happy to learn about the dippers, interesting to know it’s your national bird.
Aw, so glad to hear! Thanks so much!!
(Full disclosure, I’m just a guest in Norway, so the cute dipper isn’t technically my national bird. 😉😊😇)
Being a guest is a nice way to put it… Ok, your adopted home’s national bird 😉