Arctic Terns. England 2008

Arctic Terns, Northumberland, England.

Canon 20D + 300 f2.8. Hand held.

At the Longnanny beach reserve, most of the terns
take off in a "dread" and circle around for several minutes
before settling once again.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

Gannet juvenile

Gannet juvenile, Bempton RSPB, England 2008.

Canon 40D + 300 f2.8 + 1.4 extender.

As adult birds collect nest-grasses along the cliff top, a juvenile bird
hovers and observes the goings on.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

Puffins

Puffins, Bempton, England. 2008

Canon 20D + 100-400mm.

A breeding pair change over on the cliffs at Bempton RSPB, England.

A rival pair below them have their attention.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

Bullfinch [male], England. Winter 2009

Bullfinch [male], England. Winter 2009

Canon 50D + 300 f2.8. [1/125@ f5@ 400ASA]

The freezing conditions have lured several pairs of Bullfinch from the woodland
into the feeding station at the Old Moor RSPB reserve, England.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

European Robin

European Robin. England. Winter 2009

Canon 50D + 300 f2.8. [1/125@ f3.5@400ASA]

Ground feeding upon the leftovers from feeders.

Robins add a dash of colour to a winter sodden landscape.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

Great Crested Grebes courting England.

Great Crested Grebes courting. England 2008.

Canon 40D + 300 f2.8 + x2 extender.

Judging by the reaction of the female Grebe, there is nothing more alluring than weed.

Copyright: Kevin Smith

Grey Lag Geese. England 2008

Grey Lag Geese, England 2008

Canon 40D + 300 f2.8 + x2 extender. Hand held [1/1000 @ F8]. IS engaged.

Sunlight from the front and darkened rear outlined these flying geese easily for the
autofocus.

High shutter speed helped the IS system cope with any movement issues.

Copyright: Kevin Smith