Grey Wagtail on alert
Grey Wagtail ~ Molacilla cinerea on the Dodder15 total reviews
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
This little chap with the gorgeous, gently coloured feathers look well fed. On fish possibly rather than worms. An absolutely delightful photo, of the river bank too. Really interesting little birds-they are resident all year in most parts of the UK and Ireland, winter visitors in others (from coastal areas of Yorkshire, down through East Anglia and much of Kent), and summer-only visitors in northern parts of the UK, such as Scotland. These summer migrants arrive in April and stay until September/October. In fact, they do not engage in migration in the ordinary sense i.e. simply form one place to another, but do so from an upland area (summer) to a lowland area (winter); known as "altitudinal migration".
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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This little chap with the gorgeous, gently coloured feathers look well fed. On fish possibly rather than worms. An absolutely delightful photo, of the river bank too. Really interesting little birds-they are resident all year in most parts of the UK and Ireland, winter visitors in others (from coastal areas of Yorkshire, down through East Anglia and much of Kent), and summer-only visitors in northern parts of the UK, such as Scotland. These summer migrants arrive in April and stay until September/October. In fact, they do not engage in migration in the ordinary sense i.e. simply form one place to another, but do so from an upland area (summer) to a lowland area (winter); known as "altitudinal migration".
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Renate,
Thanks a million for your detailed & interesting review on the Grey Wagtail that flitted off onto the next rock almost each time & focused on it. They remain her year round.
Susan
Comment from janicep1
What a lovely photo of a beautiful bird. The composition is great and the colours are excellent. The details in the bird are spot on. Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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What a lovely photo of a beautiful bird. The composition is great and the colours are excellent. The details in the bird are spot on. Well done!
Comment Written 19-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Janice,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Grey Wagtail.
Susan
Comment from FBI GUY
Your time is well spent as you consistently find these delicate small birds along the river. This specimen presents itself very well. The spotlight is on him and the rock to help us see his details and colors. The DOF is good and the top is framed again in sunlight edging the dark moving water. Nice shot.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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Your time is well spent as you consistently find these delicate small birds along the river. This specimen presents itself very well. The spotlight is on him and the rock to help us see his details and colors. The DOF is good and the top is framed again in sunlight edging the dark moving water. Nice shot.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2020
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Gary,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Grey Wagtail.
Susan
Comment from Lauryl Dawn
This is a very beautiful photograph. I love the composition and the lovely colors. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craftsmanship.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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This is a very beautiful photograph. I love the composition and the lovely colors. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craftsmanship.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Lauryl,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Grey Wagtail.
Susan
Comment from Artistsushma
Fantastic capture....you are fortunate to have such lovely shots of such pretty bird...I like his colours... composition is very good...clarity is spot on...thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Fantastic capture....you are fortunate to have such lovely shots of such pretty bird...I like his colours... composition is very good...clarity is spot on...thanks for sharing
Comment Written 18-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Sushma,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Grey Wagtail on the river Dodder.
Susan
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful specimen and an outstanding image of the bird in its normal setting. The composition is excellent and the colors could not be better.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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A beautiful specimen and an outstanding image of the bird in its normal setting. The composition is excellent and the colors could not be better.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Mike,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this grey Wagtail on the river Dodder flitting from rock to rock.
Susan
Comment from cleo85
I wonder what alerted the bird and caught its interest.
Your photo is well focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the realism of color and light and the refinement of detail. Thee foliage in the background and the reflection in the water and on the wet stone are interesting. The bird is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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I wonder what alerted the bird and caught its interest.
Your photo is well focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the realism of color and light and the refinement of detail. Thee foliage in the background and the reflection in the water and on the wet stone are interesting. The bird is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Cleo,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Grey Wagtail . It was too far away to see what it might be catching.
Susan
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You're very welcome, Susan! :o)
Comment from JirinaInspire
Great presentation of this grey Wagtail standing on the rock, observing the river flowing and choosing the right one to spent more time on. Wonderful details, colors and composition of this photograph.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Great presentation of this grey Wagtail standing on the rock, observing the river flowing and choosing the right one to spent more time on. Wonderful details, colors and composition of this photograph.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Jirina,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Grey Wagtail flitting from rock to rock in the river Dodder.
Susan
Comment from nikman
This one is much better. Now the brightness offers us much more to see and admire. Like the birds soft and gentle colourings. Enjoyed the location too. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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This one is much better. Now the brightness offers us much more to see and admire. Like the birds soft and gentle colourings. Enjoyed the location too. Nicely done!
Comment Written 17-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Nik,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Grey Wagtail on the river Dodder.
Susan
Comment from alaskapat
Pretty little bird ! I like it's ready position on the rock in the river, that yellow color really catches the eye! Well focused, clear image with good lighting. Colors and tones appear natural. I like the green plants growing near the rock too! Well composed and presented!
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Pretty little bird ! I like it's ready position on the rock in the river, that yellow color really catches the eye! Well focused, clear image with good lighting. Colors and tones appear natural. I like the green plants growing near the rock too! Well composed and presented!
Comment Written 17-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2020
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Pat,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Grey Wagtail on the river Dodder hopping from rock to rock.
Susan