Mandy West Wildlife Photography

Welcome to my Wildlife blog/photography site, I hope you enjoy reading my posts. I mainly take photographs of local wildlife in and around Barton upon Humber in North Lincolnshire UK and also overseas whenever I get the chance! I shall mainly post record shots on here and any better photos will be uploaded to my Zenfolio site or my Flickr site, the links are on the right hand side of this page

Monday, 31 December 2012

Blogger Problem

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Please bear with me, having massive problem getting blogger to work correctly...will get there!
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Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Local Kestrel Story

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I recently observed and photographed a pair of Kestrels who have successfully raised 4 chicks locally. I was asked by a Spanish birding comp...
Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Back to Blogging

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I have got a bit waylaid recently with other things so haven't kept this blog up to date. I will try to do so now! In the meantime, my p...
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Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Scotland Photography Trip June 2012

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***NEW PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP** I am leading a second trip for the first weekend in June, exploring the area of Falls of Clyde in Scotland. I...
Saturday, 28 April 2012

Far Ings Rarities 28-4-12

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Red-rumped Swallow Ring Ouzel A visit in the bitterly cold and windy weather to see the reported Red-rumped Swallow and male Ring O...
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

A Couple of Hours at Far Ings NNR 24/4/12

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I decided on a couple of hours out on the reserve as the sun was shining. I knew it wouldn't be long before the rain moved in so I took ...
Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Photography Trip to Derbyshire update

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I have 2 places left now on this trip (details of trip below), for either a couple or two friends to share one room.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012

Derbyshire Photography Trip June 2012

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I am planning/ leading a 3 day photography trip with the onus on birds/landcapes of the Hope Valley area in Derbyshire. I have 4 places a...
Friday, 3 February 2012

First Days in Nepal

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Well Im safely here, the journey was fine until I reached Indira Ghandi airport in Delhi then a nightmarish couple of hours ensued! I was se...
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012

2012 Projects

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It's looking like 2012 will be a busy but rewarding and enjoyable year for me :) In 3 weeks time I will be leaving the UK for a month or...

Garden Observations

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I have been laid up a bit this week with a shocking head cold so havent felt like going out much!I have spent sometime observing the birds...
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Thursday, 5 January 2012

Recent Patch Notes

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The strong winds and showers have meant less time around the patch but I was delighted to finally catch up with the Short-eared Owl that has...
Friday, 16 December 2011

Sri Lanka - December

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I have just returned from a working trip to the beautiful country of Sri Lanka, I shall be a UK based Tour Operative for a newly fledged tra...
Saturday, 3 December 2011

A visit to Waters Edge CP 2-12-11

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Lesser Redpoll I set off in glorious sunshine but after half an hour , the weather closed in, dark clouds gathered and the temperature dr...
Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Recent Outings

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Thought it time I updated this blog, its been a while! I have had a few visits to Far Ings/Waters Edge CP but weather hasnt been that favour...
Friday, 11 November 2011

Far Ings 10-11-11

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Had a few hour in the murky weather there, although the sun did show its face for a little while and the walk around was a pleasure. Just t...
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Saturday, 29 October 2011

WWT Photography Competition - votes please!!

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I have recently entered a photograph in the WWT competition. The photograph was taken on my recent visit to Hungary and has been approved an...

Normanby Hall CP 28-10-11

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Enjoyed an autumnal jolly around the park in glorious sunny weather :) We had visited specifically to watch and photograph any Red Deer rutt...
Monday, 24 October 2011

Humber Skua sp

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Very bad record shots of a Skua (Arctic?) seen on the Humber this evening, one of 3 Skua sp. seen at the same time. 2 of these flying more ...
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Sunday, 2 October 2011

Lake Velence - Hungary

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I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Hungary. I  was participating on an Eco Press Trip and  a guest of the Hungarian Tourist Board...
Sunday, 25 September 2011

Far Ings Study Group - Bird Race

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Enjoyed a bird race today at Far Ings. The forecasters got it totally wrong yet again! It rained quite a lot, sometimes very heavy but we ha...
Saturday, 24 September 2011

South Ferriby 24-9-11

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We decided on a nice walk today as the weather favourable, I also needed a break from packing and cleaning in readiness for my trip to Hunga...
Thursday, 1 September 2011

Winteringham Haven 1-9-11

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We decided that a change is as good as a rest so hopped on a bus to Winteringham then walked a 3 mile circuit down past the Yacht Club and a...
Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Waters Edge CP 31-8-11

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A quick visit there today for a spot of fresh air and a check on the Little Grebes. On my way there I bumped into a couple I know who told m...

Little Grebe Update

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I was thrilled to see that the 3 new Little Grebe young at present are alive and kicking and growing stronger by the day :) I spent a few ho...
Saturday, 27 August 2011

A Quick Dash to Alkborough Flats 27-8-11

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An hours visit there today with Rich and Andy Sharp, with torrential rain and bad light. Still a productive hour though. Within 5 minutes of...
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Mandy West
I live in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, UK. I enjoy birding around our local patches as well as visiting other sites when I have the chance. My other main interest is travel, I have been lucky enough to visit some amazing places all around the world in search of new wonderful wildlife and birds to enjoy and photograph. At present I mainly use a Canon 7D and a Canon 400mm f5.6 ,my Canon 500mm F4 IS lens has now changed hands and my 40D is now a back up camera as I needed something lighter!
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