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Tayforth Birding
The weather's been great this weekend but I have to admit we went absolutely nowhere! Still, we saw four Sea Eagles riding on the thermals, spinning up, up & away! That's the most we've seen in one group so far. We also were overflown by an Osprey. That's the first one I've ever seen and luckily... -
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Tayforth Birding
We went up to the Long Loch again today and saw three Sea Eagles this time. Still can't positively identify the third one though. Delia Todd was right earlier in the thread when she said what I saw was a Common Goldeneye. Had a better look at it today and it's a definite. As well as the usual... -
Tayforth Birding
That's them. They tend to perch up in the high trees around here. -
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Tayforth Birding
If we're talking of the same pair I saw them too. They were burning the heather today and I feared that might keep them away but not a bit of it. Quite a stiff breeze today and the eagles seemed to enjoy it, as though they were surfing, lol. Gordon. -
Tayforth Birding
Yes I did Delia. It turns out both the "originals" are youngsters, 10/11 months. One is Green 3 and the one we've seen the most of, and the other is green 0, which has recently been seen visiting Montrose basin. Both are females and what I thought was maybe a courting move is actually quite... -
Tayforth Birding
Further to my previous post. The "third" eagle continually flew over our house for at least an hour today. This leads us to think it was maybe the same one we first saw on Christmas day as that one too seemed very inquisitive. So on this rationale the two we've benn observing recently are... -
Tayforth Birding
Three Sea Eagles today at Long Loch. Couldn't get close enough to confirm the identity of the "interloper" but we'll give it a go again tomorrow. Gordon. -
Tayforth Birding
Well spotted Delia, thanks. It wasn't the lack of www, rather my own ineptitude with colour tags, lol. Glad you like the photo as there's definitely room for improvement. And yes, I do want a Porsche, soon as. Gordon. -
Tayforth Birding
It was very overcast today sadly so photos didn't work out too well I'm afraid. Still, we went out looking for the Eagles and found them as soon as we left the garden. They were heading across the loch so they led us a long way off. When we caught up with them they were both sitting lochside... -
Tayforth Birding
Nope, that's not it either. There was a distinct white patch around the eye. We're just going out now and I've managed to borrow a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 lens so I'm hoping this time I'll get some decent photos to share. Gordon. -
Tayforth Birding
Well spotted. I missed those photos. However, what we saw was definitely not a Goldeneye! I'll try to get some photos tomorrow. I need a longer lens. Gordon. -
Tayforth Birding
That Black duck looks pretty close but I'd have to see a picture with the wings extended to be sure. The colouring was very distinct though so I assume it's in full breeding plumage. I've had a Google about reporting the Sea Eagles but I'm going to need some more info to identify them. Looks... -
Tayforth Birding
Hi folks. This is my first post of this type so excuse my general ignorance as to names. This was our first walk with the new binoculars but we saw quite a lot just outside in the garden before we even left the house. We saw long-tailed tits, blue tits, great tits, dunnocks & loads of...