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22/2/2015

At the close of play on Friday 13th Feb, I legged it out of school and raced to Airport. Yes folks, it was time for my annual one-week wildlife smash n' grab.

Arriving at Quito, Ecuador at 11AM on Saturday morning (changing at Heathrow and Bogata, Colombia) I was more than ready to scoop some winners. My guide for the week, Marcelo Arias, met me at the airport and from that moment on, every daylight hour was dedicated to wildlife photography. Needless to say, I had an incredible time and now I have the task of trawling through all my shots. Here's a sneak preview...

Otterly Amazing

1/2/2015

If ever you needed proof that Otters are on the increase, a trip to Leighton Moss should convince you. With up to six otters on view for at least two hours, "Public Hide" was the place to be this morning. Mark and I caught all the action, spot-lit by glorious winter sunshine...

Otters (five of them) 01/02/15, Leighton Moss, Silverdale, Lancs. Couldn't fit the sixth one on the same shot.

Bittern, 01/02/15, Leighton Moss. Again from Public Hide. Never thought I'd ignore a family of otters to focus on something else!

Marsh Harrier, 01/02/15, Leighton Moss. Garnishing the air, just to add further distraction.

By 11AM the hide was packed so Mark and I hit the road once more, heading south via Pilling...

Carrion Crow, 01/02/14, Leighton Moss. I don't normally bother with crows but look at this one, seen on the way back to the car.

Fieldfare, 01/02/15, Bradshaw Lane, Pilling.

An unremarkable Pilling area prompted a trip to West Lancashire, first stop: Mere Sands Wood. I had forgotten how excellent their feeding station is...

Bullfinch, 01/02/15, Mere Sands Wood, Rufford, Lancs.

Dunnock, 01/02/15, Mere Sands Wood.

Blue Tit, 01/02/15, Mere Sands Wood.

And a trip to West Lancashire isn't complete without a visit to Martin Mere. The 3PM feeding frenzy lived up to expectations...

Shellduck, 01/02/15, Martin Mere.

Whooper Swan, 01/02/15, Martin Mere. Who said there was no such thing as a free lunch?

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