Blandford River Stour 17/09/2026

[PimperneBloke]

So, with the couple of hours spare, I saw more than Grey Wagtails having a bit of argy-bargy......



https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5fYc

[SnappyMac]

Great action PB, you have to be prepared

[PimperneBloke]

Thanks Snappy, it was a deliberate ploy for the Kingies, walked up to one bridge with the 800mm on, for the portrait shots, then put the lighter faster 400 on for anything that might be flying quickly.... it seems to have worked

[Linda257]

Jeez as if me with the bullfinch wasn't bad enough PB you need to stick the boot in even more with them cracking Kingies.....poor SM
Very nice to see the treecreeper and nuthatch aswell

[PimperneBloke]

Jeez as if me with the bullfinch wasn't bad enough PB you need to stick the boot in even more with them cracking Kingies.....poor SM
Very nice to see the treecreeper and nuthatch aswell

It's a cracking spot, maybe 200 yards long between two bridges, on a paved path, and the other side of the river is the town

[Jacksparrow]

Superb set of photos PB . Given the distances involved the level of detail is astonishing.

[Bob S]

So, with the couple of hours spare, I saw more than Grey Wagtails having a bit of argy-bargy......



https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5fYc

Nice kingfisher PB

[PimperneBloke]

Superb set of photos PB . Given the distances involved the level of detail is astonishing.

Thanks Jack, I can't claim the credit for details, that's the new breed of lenses and cameras.... I just point it in the right direction, and press the button at hopefully the right time!

[PimperneBloke]

So, with the couple of hours spare, I saw more than Grey Wagtails having a bit of argy-bargy......



https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5fYc

Nice kingfisher PB

Thanks Bob, they were quite well behaved this time

[Jacksparrow]

Superb set of photos PB . Given the distances involved the level of detail is astonishing.

Thanks Jack, I can't claim the credit for details, that's the new breed of lenses and cameras.... I just point it in the right direction, and press the button at hopefully the right time!

Very modest of you PB. Equipment handling and knowledge of your subject trump modern lenses anytime. I am certain buying top notch kit for myself would not produce results such as yours. The old saying "all the gear and no idea" was coined with me in mind.