[Leica] BRD: Long time no birds

[photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com (Philippe)]

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. 


The setting
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Setting-0709.jpg.html


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.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Waiting+for+the+tide-Eult-0711-2.jpg.html


Once the tide's in -exceptionally high at this time of the year- they start 
surveillance operations

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Landing+gear+up-0749.jpg.html

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-AWACSing-0743.jpg.html


And they go for mice and other small animals trapped by the unusually high 
waters

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/BRD-Gotcha-0747.jpg.html


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


Bird ID in progress :-)

Amities
Philippe