tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post5444314233758308087..comments2024-01-30T10:46:39.914+00:00Comments on Dartmoor Ramblings: GREY WAGTAILSEm Parkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-9351486348010058932014-04-11T11:25:02.126+01:002014-04-11T11:25:02.126+01:00Thank you for bothering to make them big enough to...Thank you for bothering to make them big enough to look at, assuming you did. I thought about putting them in portrait format but turning your computer on its side probably isn't a good option! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-29842046543200320712014-04-11T11:22:39.077+01:002014-04-11T11:22:39.077+01:00I got halfway through replying to you yesterday an...I got halfway through replying to you yesterday and then blogger crashed. What is going on with them? Perhaps they're picking up on my anxiety!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-85807164746272353042014-04-10T19:46:25.036+01:002014-04-10T19:46:25.036+01:00Those are wonderful pictures of the birds. I'...Those are wonderful pictures of the birds. I'm glad you have managed to capture your wag tails at long last maybe they will start to get more used to the camera. I loved those panoramic pictures! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-12282007754977305662014-04-10T18:12:25.393+01:002014-04-10T18:12:25.393+01:00I really hope I get some better Wagtail shots at s...I really hope I get some better Wagtail shots at some point but it's a start. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42609132958361252572014-04-10T15:02:24.982+01:002014-04-10T15:02:24.982+01:00so many beautiful images. glad you were able to ge...so many beautiful images. glad you were able to get a photo of the grey wagtails. i always love it when i get a photo of something that's eluded me. enjoy your victory, :) hoping your mom's anxiety settles a bit so you can both find a certain peace. lastly, your dogs look so happy to be outside roaming around and playing. have a great day~Naquillityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784964201596357136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-92028696728014535282014-04-10T13:56:38.519+01:002014-04-10T13:56:38.519+01:00It's lovely seeing the Grey Wagtails. I haven...It's lovely seeing the Grey Wagtails. I haven't seen any for ages and your first shot is a super one. I love the Coal Tit and upside-down-Nuthatch as well! The gorgeous dogs look as full of fun as ever. They do know how to get the most out of being on the moor.<br />I hope things improve for your mum.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-26910238720791360542014-04-10T13:02:20.630+01:002014-04-10T13:02:20.630+01:00That's the closest a coal tit has come to the ...That's the closest a coal tit has come to the house....ever. Aren't they sweet?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-48090204671532955962014-04-10T12:29:43.722+01:002014-04-10T12:29:43.722+01:00The Coal Tit and Magpie are gorgeous as are the be...The Coal Tit and Magpie are gorgeous as are the beautiful moor shots!<br /><br />The dogs certainly do have a grand time in the wild open spaces.Gail H. Ragsdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491594160247541113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-53849123518653745972014-04-09T19:24:25.159+01:002014-04-09T19:24:25.159+01:00Could do better though RR!Could do better though RR!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-46813314395670249792014-04-09T19:23:42.677+01:002014-04-09T19:23:42.677+01:00I think they're on the RSPB amber list aren...I think they're on the RSPB amber list aren't they Roy?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-42205898060015731792014-04-09T19:20:56.443+01:002014-04-09T19:20:56.443+01:00We did mean the KitKat to be there....I realise I ...We did mean the KitKat to be there....I realise I may not have made that clear!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-40232913366207249922014-04-09T19:19:44.308+01:002014-04-09T19:19:44.308+01:00I have a Fuji bridge camera with a 30x optical zoo...I have a Fuji bridge camera with a 30x optical zoom. I would rather have an SLR with separate lenses but, because of the pain in my back, I'm just not able to carry anything of any weight. So pleased you enjoy visiting. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-83015731554683720952014-04-09T19:09:52.728+01:002014-04-09T19:09:52.728+01:00It did!It did!Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-69470311184644521192014-04-09T19:06:22.009+01:002014-04-09T19:06:22.009+01:00A lovely set of photos and well done on capturing ...A lovely set of photos and well done on capturing the Grey Wagtails - much better that my one and only feeble attempt :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-92005338245423485092014-04-09T18:57:08.087+01:002014-04-09T18:57:08.087+01:00A great set of images Em, especially good to see t...A great set of images Em, especially good to see the Grey wag. Not seen any for a while now, including last year.Roy Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054701497328213666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-77516415455541116872014-04-09T16:52:03.880+01:002014-04-09T16:52:03.880+01:00Glad that I don't anything in a drawer eating ...Glad that I don't anything in a drawer eating kit kat's at my house!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-21825998699584294442014-04-09T14:22:34.288+01:002014-04-09T14:22:34.288+01:00Now that google allows me to post a comment let me...Now that google allows me to post a comment let me say how refreshing it is to get regular updates from Dartmoor. In London the thought of a retiring magpie is laughable, they have no shame at all. Looking forward to seeing some wagtails myself when I can get onto a river. By the way do you use a zoom lens or do you have a digital zoom?charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928706901337018110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-38555322139792651752014-04-09T14:20:34.415+01:002014-04-09T14:20:34.415+01:00it would be nice to comment if google would let me...it would be nice to comment if google would let me.charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928706901337018110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-33840312255126923112014-04-09T12:38:10.122+01:002014-04-09T12:38:10.122+01:00Lovely set of shots, Em.Lovely set of shots, Em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-44396868920140097772014-04-09T12:19:04.809+01:002014-04-09T12:19:04.809+01:00Life without the dogs would be hugely less pleasur...Life without the dogs would be hugely less pleasurable Pat. I'm sure you understand.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-83131711971352098182014-04-09T12:17:51.169+01:002014-04-09T12:17:51.169+01:00It's a slow process which seems to be getting ...It's a slow process which seems to be getting worse before it gets better; thanks for your good wishes. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-23505366064548428692014-04-09T12:16:40.211+01:002014-04-09T12:16:40.211+01:00My theory is that the Yellow Wagtils were seen and...My theory is that the Yellow Wagtils were seen and named first and then they saw what are now the Grey ones and had to think quickly with a lack of imagination! XEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-7000998347319371352014-04-09T12:14:11.690+01:002014-04-09T12:14:11.690+01:00They are so pretty aren't they? Much nicer tha...They are so pretty aren't they? Much nicer than the yellow ones.Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-30769781130446636482014-04-09T12:12:47.320+01:002014-04-09T12:12:47.320+01:00Not a good look is it?Not a good look is it?Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109597837911345568.post-22944068223582504542014-04-09T12:12:11.812+01:002014-04-09T12:12:11.812+01:00Why are they not scared of us???? I guess we are t...Why are they not scared of us???? I guess we are the providers of a cosy box filled with chocolate. XEm Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.com