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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (11755) | Hello all, last weekend a few of us went to Northumberland to get landscapes mainly. However, I didn't have too much luck with the landscapes, I got a few but they need a little work on exposures etc.
We found a whole load of Eider in the harbour at Seahouses, a lovely Northumberland village, we bought some bread and fed and photographed. This one is a male, the females are a dull mottled brown but still very pretty. They make a very amusing mewing noise.
Eider Duck
Somateria mollissima
AKA: Common eider
The UK's heaviest duck, and its fastest flying. It is a true seaduck, rarely found away from coasts where its dependence on coastal molluscs for food has brought it into conflict with mussel farmers. Eiders are highly gregarious and usually stay close inshore, riding the swell in a sandy bay or strung out in long lines out beyond the breaking waves. It is an Amber List species because of its winter concentrations.
Where does it live?
Breeding
They breed along rocky coasts with suitable island and reefs with protective rocks and vegetation. Many eiders nest in gull and tern colonies, where they derive some protection as their more aggressive neighbours combine to chase away predators.
Wintering
Sheltered rocky coasts and estuaries.
Where to see it
In the breeding season, eiders are best looked for from the Northumberland coast northwards and off the west coast of Scotland. They are found in the same areas in winter and also further south on the Yorkshire coast and around the east and south coast as far a Cornwall. Befast Lough is a N Ireland stronghold and some are also found off the Welsh coast.
What does it eat?
Shellfish, especially mussels.
What does it sound like?
A cooing call.
When to see it
All year round in breeding areas. On coasts to the south of the breeding range, birds can be seen from autumn and stay there for the winter.
I hope you like it. It was a nightmare to expose.
The notes are from the www.rspb.org.uk |
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Paul,
Just to show you the effects when you turn up all the settings for maximum effect. I like the one with the low settings much more.
Gerhard |
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Hi Paul,
I read what Gert said and have to say I agreed with him. I adjusted the levels and saw the details are in the black areas. It could also just be monitor calibration. (I am at work) Then I applied a Velvia filter to add some warmth.
Please let me know what you think, is it OE now??
Kind regards
Gerhard |
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