Avon Valley Reserve- Salisbury - Sunday Afternoon Walk

It was Sunday afternoon and time for my usual afternoon walk. The sun was shining brilliantly - ideal setting for a shoot. I was on my usual traiL along the Avon valley path and was greeted by the usual dog walkers in the area and exchanged some pleasantries. A mute swan passed by. I have taken many pictures of the swan earlier. Couldn’t resist a shot this specimen. The sun went behind the clouds, and light levels diminished. Kept along the path for over 15 mins hoping the sun would appear again. Reached my usual waiting spot up the river and settled down to enjoy the good weather. The sun came out and was shining. During my hour and half of stay managed some decent shots of the coot, a Great Spotted woodpecker and my favorite bird The Robin. It was 4:30 p.m. and time to leave. Removed my camera from the tripod, packed up my kit and started retracing my steps back home

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Great Spotted woodpecker


Robin

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The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a well known tourist attraction in the Uk. This trust is involved in rehabilitation, conservation or birds of prey. The centre at Andover, houses a variety of species from allover the world like the Striated Caracara, African Fishing Eagle, Twamy Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Harris Hawks, Brahminy kites, Red Kite, variety of Owls and last but not the least the Magnificent Bald Eagle. The park is spread over 22 acers of land and has two dedicated Flying grounds and a wild flower meadow. The Park is open to the public every day from 10.30am - 5.30pm. A typical day at The Hawk Conservancy Trust runs like this: Displays start with the Vulture Restaurant at 11.30. The Noon and 3.30 flying displays are held in the Lower Flying Grounds while the 2.00 Valley of the Eagles display takes place in Reg's Meadow . At the end of the day, there's a wild Red Kite and Heron feed at the hides. Additional activities include duck races and Raptor Safari tractor & trailer rides. A must visit place for all bird lovers to see these Magnificent Raptors at close quarters.

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