[Leica] BRD: Long time no birds

[RicCarter]

excellent set

never saw a gull with a mouse

ric


> On Nov 8, 2015, at 5:45 AM, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> wrote:
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> The Baie de Somme is a specific place as the combined effect of the tide and river flow attract thousands of birds (gulls, geese, ducks, etc) and forms a wonderful natal reserve for birding. 
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> The setting
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Setting-0709.jpg.html
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> 
> Here's a patient gull (to be named) waiting for the ebb to cover the land so that dinner may be served without fussing about too much.
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> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Waiting+for+the+tide-Eult-0711-2.jpg.html
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> 
> Once the tide's in -exceptionally high at this time of the year- they start surveillance operations
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> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Landing+gear+up-0749.jpg.html
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> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-AWACSing-0743.jpg.html
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> 
> And they go for mice and other small animals trapped by the unusually high waters
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> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Gotcha-0747.jpg.html
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> 
> Some are jealous or hungry and dogfighting may ensue. 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Beakering+for+food-0721-2.jpg.html
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> 
> Bird ID in progress :-)
> 
> Amities
> Philippe
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