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Friday, 24 April 2026

20260424 Yellow Wagtail & Black Tern, Nene Washes

 

20260424 Yellow Wagtail
Flock of c30 birds, all male...
along grass bank of Morton's Leam.
1/2000th at 1680mm...

20260424 Yellow Wagtail
Knee pad used to lower shooting position.
1/1600th, MC14... favour 1/2000th at this mag to freeze motion.
ISO1250 in strong light. Note almost BIF shutter speeds...

20260424 Yellow Wagtail
Bird at top of bank and shot from below.
Preferred grass background for this species. 

20260424 Yellow Wagtail
Back light and glowing result.

20260424 Black Tern
3 birds came through Washes late afternoon.
A vast area of wetland and therefore not great for bird shots...
unless one engages a flock of wags.
1680mm, 1/2500th. 
Raptor guru suggests 1/3200th for flight shots especially in strong light...