A return to RSPB Troup Head

[birdbonkers84]

On Sunday I returned to Troup Head, with a bit more experience of shooting birds in flight and with a new lens hoping to capture these amazing birds in their natural habitat. Here are some shots I would like to share with you

1. Northern Gannet in flight
Northern Gannet in flight by Mark Coull, on Flickr

2. Immature Gannet in flight
Immature Northern Gannet in flight by Mark Coull, on Flickr

3. Displaying feathers
Displaying ones feathers by Mark Coull, on Flickr

4.
It has its eye on me by Mark Coull, on Flickr

5.
The angry V by Mark Coull, on Flickr

6.
Northern Gannet hovering by Mark Coull, on Flickr

7.
Immature Gannet by Mark Coull, on Flickr

8.
Northern Gannet portrait pose by Mark Coull, on Flickr

 

[goooner]

Great set

 

[birdbonkers84]

Great set

Thanks Goooner!

 

[BrentC]

Excellent set! Are you taking these from a cliff top or high up?

 

[Gary A.]

These images have reinforced that your new lens and trip were all worthwhile. Well done.

 

[baturn]

Great set. Especially #7.

 

[birdbonkers84]

Excellent set! Are you taking these from a cliff top or high up?

Thanks, they are taken from a cliff top overlook their homes. Place was alot busier than when I last went up in May, so many Gannets could easily spent 4 or 5 hours there.

 

[birdbonkers84]

These images have reinforced that your new lens and trip were all worthwhile. Well done.

Thanks, I'm really liking the focal length, personally I think its just right for taking bifs. Also leaves plenty room for cropping in too if needed.

 

[birdbonkers84]

Great set. Especially #7.

Thanks!

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Great set

 

[birdbonkers84]

Great set

Thanks Logan

 

[Havana]

Love them all, what a wonderful set.

 

[birdbonkers84]

Love them all, what a wonderful set.

Thanks!

 

[weepete]

Good job Mark! some lovely shots of those gannetts

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I really like seeing these birds. I am amazed by the expressive eyes. Thank you so much for sharing these.