The Wetlands Wildlife Trust

[Oggie]

The Wetlansd Wildlife Trust

This is one of my favourite local photo spots so I thought I'd share it. They have 9 sites around the UK.

There are all sorts of Ducks, Geese and Swans who are quite chilled about being around people so you can get close to them. Lots of cute fluffy chicks at the right time of year as well.

There is also more rare wildlife to be seen at times.

If you enjoy it they do a yearly ticket which if you go three times or more per year will save money.

Decent caffee, indoor and hide viewing as well as outdoors.

Well worth a visit.

[colin C]

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Don't just tell us Oggie .................... show us some pikkies!

Colin

[Oggie]

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Gi's a chance! Only got my first Canon lens 6 hours ago.

I'll have a go tomorrow.

[Glenn]

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Thanks for the info So which lens did you get??

[Oggie]

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OK here goes.














These are with the 100-400IS USM.

Be gentle as it is my first attempt with this lens/camera.

[codachrome]

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Very nice set of images I like number 6 taken with the natural background,,some would like it out of focus but I think this one works well.

Coda

[colin C]

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Definitely a place worth visiting, thank you for posting.

Colin

[Nathaniel]

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Slimbridge is a wonderful place to visit.Very well worth a visit. Have been there several times in years gone by. Must make another trip soon with my DSLR's

[Canon-Fodder!]

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Hi Oggie;

Looks like you're enjoying your new lens... Well done... Nice set of images...

The 'interesting' image is #2. I'll plump for a Bewick's (but it might just be a Whooper Swan)... Whichever it is; I guess it must be a captive bird! Normally you wouldn't see these in the UK during the summer!

And I have no idea at all what #6 is! Can you enlighten the dim?

[Muscat]

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Oggie,

Well done a great set of images I like the little ladybird that is walking away from the berries in #3

[Stan]

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Certainly a good place to visit - presume this was Arundel. My wife and i have been members for the past couple of years and as well as Arujndel, London, Slimbridge and Llanelli are also worth a visit when you are in the area

Stan

[Oggie]

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Thankyou for the kind comments.

I have to admit to being a numpty when it comes to bird identification. I cannot diferentiate between the Whooper's and Bewick swans. I think number 6 is a magpie goose.

Very few of the birds there are captive (two at the last count) and the swans were not.

I have to say I am very impressed with the camera and lens. I think I am going to enjoy it.

[Glenn]

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I have to say I am very impressed with the camera and lens. I think I am going to enjoy it.

That's what it's all about

I have to admit to being a numpty when it comes to bird identification

Same here, normally it gets categorised as a bird thing.....

[Bawbee]

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I only have experience of one WWT location, Caerlaverock. I try and visit at least once a year, usually around mid-late September when the Winter visitors are arriving. I would join but that is the only location in Scotland and I don't mind the daily voisitors fees. It is quite close to my home town of Dumfries and I usually combine my time there with a family visit.

BTW - the full title is the "Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust" - http://www.wwt.org.uk/

Nice images Oggie (Also at AP, perhaps?)

[Oggie]

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Hi Bawbee - yes, it's me. The name change (I am Oggy elsewhere) is not a conspiracy, simply that this forum requires six letters in a user name.

Sorry, I stand corrected over the name.