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Wetlands
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18-DEC-2007 Daily 20071218 IMG_7203

December 18 2007:
Wetlands

Barnes

My Dad prefers to spend Christmas alone, so my brother and I visited him today, but we took him to The London Wetlands Centre for a lunch and a view from the hides. The twitchers were quite excited to get a good view of a bittern – not that common a bird at all, and one that is often well camouflaged against the reeds. I did get a picture of him, but it wasn’t that good.

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Chris Sofopoulos19-Dec-2007 12:52
Beautiful story Ray. It's always nice to pass some time with yours.
And I see that you had a wonderful view! Love it.
Wenche Aune19-Dec-2007 12:26
Fantastic shot with beautiful light. V
laine8219-Dec-2007 01:25
I remember your Dad likes going here...a nice gift to give him !!
Craig Persel19-Dec-2007 00:51
Fantastic shot.
Roe..19-Dec-2007 00:07
sounds like a wonderful day..such a beautiful scene Ray..it has an abstract feel to it..
J. Scott Coile18-Dec-2007 21:55
Sounds and looks like a lovely day with your father and brother.
JW18-Dec-2007 20:43
Superb abstract. I find bird photography very frustrating, but this looks the way to do it!
Ann...18-Dec-2007 20:16
You've captured a lovely softness in the light.
Johnny JAG18-Dec-2007 20:15
They aren't often seen, because as they say, once Bittern - twice shy.
Nicki Thurgar18-Dec-2007 19:52
took the kids there earlier this year, great place!
This makes a nice abstract!
fred_il18-Dec-2007 19:51
Beautiful crop!
VOte!