Unexpected Early Morning Surprise On Camilla & I

[@rogerhance5883]

Very nice marsh harrier Mark. Very well done.

[@CamillaI]

Thank you. Cheers Roger.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

A great marsh harrier encounter Mark. We do quite well for marsh harriers in East Anglia. All the best Steve.

[@RichardBedford-p3q]

Indeed we do, but not that close.

[@CamillaI]

No that was a rare lucky encounter, more nesting in East Anglia than anywhere else though 🙂

[@CamillaI]

Very lucky to get so close Steve thanks for commenting 👍

[@RichardBedford-p3q]

@@CamillaI Marsh Harriers can be extremely difficult to get close to under normal circumstances. I have sites here in Suffolk (away from Minsmere) where I know they breed. They are Schedule 1 species so I wait each year until the young have fledged and then I take their photo in flight, whilst still ensuring that adults can still feed them. Great birds and well done on your excellent images!

[@RichardBedford-p3q]

Excellent...what a moment for you!

[@CamillaI]

I know! Amazing luck

[@RichardBedford-p3q]

@@CamillaI I think we make our luck as bird photographers, to a degree. Put the time in, know your subject, have good fieldcraft skills, and you will get lucky!

[@freddypfrancis6658]

❤❤

[@CamillaI]

Thank you 😍

[@mcr8759]

Nice shoots and congrats on your photos being accepted! Nicely done.

[@CamillaI]

Thanks very much always a nice surprise

[@thomasreed49]

👍

[@CamillaI]

Cheers

[@Jonathantuba]

Mark, Nice encounter! I have just got back from Alaska photographing bears and horned puffin. Jonathan

[@CamillaI]

That is awesome! Never heard of the Horned Puffin but sounds great . I got some Sika deer today at Arne in Dorset

[@knutfugl]

Beautiful shots, Mark!

[@CamillaI]

Many thanks Knut so lucky to get so close

[@knutfugl]

Yes, sometimes. Thumbs up. 👍