Friday, 29 May 2009
Greenock west esplanade 20/05/09
flashes of rich custard yellow on the hill pasture.
Herring gulls and the wonderful eider ducks....the males cavorting to get
the attention of the sack-cloth, dowdy female, who nevertheless has
attractive charms to encourage many would-be suitors!
Br, Denis.
Labels: Greenock, seabirds, west esplanade
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Greenock West esplanade 13th May 09 again
Warrior tug boat. The wind was cool and brisk from the east and white
topping the water. The gulls in their glory on the eddies and the jakey with
feathers lifted whilst on the perch at the esplanade rail.
Along came the purposeful Warrior, driving into the swell and creating some
nice bow wave spray.
Another great 15 minutes. Fresh air and re-invigorated!
Br, Denis.
Labels: Greenock, seabirds, west esplanade
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Greenock west esplanade 12/05/09
Just some fun for 10 minutes, though I need to try harder for the quality.
They took the draught downwind from the north-easterly, and then turned to
come gliding back up the airflows bouncing up off the esplanade wall. No
wonder man has wanted 'to do that'....!
Br, Denis.
Labels: Greenock, seabirds, west esplanade
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Seabirds at West Esplanade Greenock 18/02/09
develops...
Oyster catcher, winkling or musseling; herring gull (youngster) and tern,
and the beautiful male eider duck.
Br, Denis.
Labels: Greenock, seabirds, west esplanade
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