Ok, so they are not all waders but yesterday was a gorgeous day at Mai Po. I rose at 5am and arrived on the reserve at 6am. By 6.30 I was already taking photos. The light came up very quickly from dark as I arrived to goodish by 6.15am. I was surprised that the tide had already covered the mudflats but the kingfishers gave me something to do. The Black-capped is a bit soft as it was taken at great distance with stacked convertors.
The common kingfisher was a lovely poser and gave me plenty of time but not much activity - nary a fish in sight. The Tringas were plentiful. I was especially pleased with the close up of the Wood sandpiper.
The star attraction was the Eastern marsh harrier that flew around several times and gave a few chances for closish shots but mostly longer distance.
After a frantic week on the markets this was a great relief to me and just reinforces the value of a really relaxing hobby. Vive les oiseaux!!
