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Pied Wagtail (adult)

Motacilla alba: Seen in County Kerry, Ireland last Autumn but I do see these often by our local big rivers and small streams over here on the British mainland too. A rather nice bird to watch and listen to too, with their bobbing tails and often seen with a fly or small fish in its beak.
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ROL/Photo said:

WAOUHHHH perfect this portrait
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to ROL/Photo:

Thanks for this Roland. I see that you are not averse to taking the odd wild bird portrait yourself :)

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Rainer Blankermann said:

A lovely bird. Great composition and focus!
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rainer Blankermann:

Thanks Rainer. Something a little different from my usual land/seascapes. Glad you liked it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

We usually get a couple of pied wagtails in the garden sometime during the year Herb. I love to watch them and your picture caught my eye first thing this morning! Superb shot.
Cheers, Rosa.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Nice that you too enjoy seeing such wonderful birds as these Rosa. Although we have many birds visit our garden I have never seen a wagtail here. Glad you liked it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Proxar said:

very nice
5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Proxar:

Thanks Proxar, happy you liked it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Jeff Farley said:

An excellent shot Herb and many thanks for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Jeff Farley:

Glad you liked it Jeff. A bird that I suspect you have seen many times.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A very nice close-up, Jeff !
5 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Ulrich John:

Thanks Ulrich. My pleasure to share.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Richard Nuttall said:

Nice catch Herb , its not easy to get so close to wagtails like this- well done. I've noticed here in Wigan a lot more grey ones than pied recently, until now its always been the other way about, so its nice to see a Pied wagtail!
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Richard Nuttall:

Hi Richard. I don't think that I have knowingly ever seen a grey wagtail before. I shall have to watch out for them now I have looked up what they look like. These pied wagtails are certainly numerous here in Lancashire especially on and near the River Ribble. Glad you liked it.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Tractacus said:

Great shot Herb. These never seem to to stay still for long enough for me to get a decent shot. Neil.
5 years ago
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