Wednesday, 31 December 2014

Wild Bird Wednesday 129 - Looking back at 2014

What a year its been.  I have been a little more widely traveled than normal and have seen so great wildlife - I have visited many great blogs and often felt more than a little jealous!  And I have been encouraged and supported by the comments on this (and my wordy) blog.

As we wonder what 2015 will bring, here are some of my favourite bird images from 2014.

American Avocet, Arizona
Broad-Billed Humming Bird, Arizona 
Crested Shrike-Tit, Phillip Island, Australia

Crested Tern, Mud Island, Australia

Curlew Sandpiper, Lake Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale, Australia

Fairy Terns, Mud Island, Australia
Gang Gang Cockatoo, Halls Gap, Australia 
Kookaburra, Halls Gap, Australia
Puffins, Farne Islands, UK
Rainbow Lorikeet, Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia  
Silver Gull, Mud Island, Australia
Now its your turn!  Click the familiar blue button and off you go to the wild world of WBW.
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49 comments:

  1. theconstantwalker31 December 2014 at 03:02

    You had a great birding year Stewart

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  2. Rohrerbot31 December 2014 at 03:03

    Jealous??!!! I think that's how I felt from all your magnificent travels and birds! Congrats. Plus there's still a day to get some more birds before 2015 starts:)

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  3. Maude Lynn31 December 2014 at 03:25

    Gorgeous collection of shots, Stewart!

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  4. eileeninmd31 December 2014 at 03:30

    Stewart wow, you have had an awesome year with the bird sightings.. I would be tickled to see the Puffins. Wonderful collection of birds and photos. I wish you wonderful bird sightings in 2015, a happy and healthy New Year.. Thanks for hosting..

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  5. Ela31 December 2014 at 03:34

    Wow ! Excellent pictures and beautiful birds !

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  6. Ela31 December 2014 at 03:34

    Happy New Year !

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  7. TexWisGirl31 December 2014 at 03:51

    beautiful images, stewart! several favorites, here. :)

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  8. Unknown31 December 2014 at 03:53

    I can see why you chose those as some of your favourite images - wonderful. Happy New Year to you. x

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  9. Revrunner31 December 2014 at 04:17

    Great images all, Stewart.

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  10. Bas.31 December 2014 at 04:32

    Om op z,on mooi jaar terug te kunnen kijken Stewart dat geeft een heerlijk gevoel maar er staat een nieuw jaar voor de deur met nieuwe uitdagende kansen,wij wensen je een mooi gezond fotogeniek jaar toe.

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  11. Sharon Wagner31 December 2014 at 04:40

    What a beautiful year of birding you've had. Happy New Year!

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  12. Findlay Wilde31 December 2014 at 05:19

    What a great set of pictures. I hope 2015 is just as good for you. Thank you so much for all the work you do with Wild Bird Wednesday every week.

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  13. Sylvia K31 December 2014 at 05:22

    Oh, I do love your birds, Stewart!! Terrific captures for the day -- as always!! Wishing you a wonderful New Year!!

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  14. Brian King31 December 2014 at 05:23

    These are fantastic, Stewart! Each one is superb!

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  15. Author R. Mac Wheeler31 December 2014 at 05:39

    absolutely some gorgeous shots. Kudos.

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  16. mick31 December 2014 at 05:42

    An absolutely stunning series!Happy New Year. Thanks for your dedication in running this meme.

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  17. Hootin Anni31 December 2014 at 06:01

    All of them Awesome!!!

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  18. Neil31 December 2014 at 06:01

    Happy New Year and happy birding in 2015

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  19. Linda W.31 December 2014 at 07:13

    Great collection! I especially liked your puffin pic. Looking forward to more of your birding pics in 2015. Happy New year to you and your family.

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  20. Grandma Barb's This and That31 December 2014 at 07:25

    You got some wonderful bird photos! Most I have never seen. When I was in Florida I got some great bird photos. I will have to start sharing them on Wild Bird Wednesday.

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  21. amanda31 December 2014 at 07:37

    Absolutely outstanding collection of shots, Stewart. What a wonderful year!

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  22. DeniseinVA31 December 2014 at 07:37

    A fabulous variety of birds throughout the year. Great job Stewart and A Very Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  23. Andrea @ From The Sol31 December 2014 at 11:36

    Hmmm, I was just thinking, as I pulled up your logo to head my WBW post ... I was thinking maybe it is time for Stewart to update his logo. And then you come up with a whole selections of pictures that would make marvelous logos for WBW ... and it would be like a fresh start in a new year. What do you think? Anyway, needless to say, all of your pictures and many that you didn't include in your favorites are favorites of mine ... You take such good pictures and explain so well. I can't begin to thank you for teaching me so much ... It is going to be hard for you to top what you have already done, but I have no doubt that you will do it. I do believe I even saw you do a little abstract this week, right? ... who knows what you will do next :) Happy New Year, Stewart.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  24. Adam Tilt31 December 2014 at 11:41

    Superb collection of shots Stewart and many thanks for running Wild Bird Wednesday. Hope you have even more success in 2015.

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  25. Unknown31 December 2014 at 14:05

    It must have been a hard job choosing which were your best photos, They are all great shots. Happy New Year.

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  26. John @ Beans and I on the Loose31 December 2014 at 15:09

    These are superb Stewart! I am really liking that Avocet photo and the hummingbird too. I think you and Arizona birds connect. Have a bird bountiful 2015.

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  27. betty-NZ31 December 2014 at 16:22

    Definitely a great year for birds and yours are always among the best! Thanks for hosting this great meme.

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  28. Anonymous31 December 2014 at 19:33

    Wow - these are all fabulous images! Wishing you a photogenic 2015!

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  29. Irma31 December 2014 at 19:55

    Hi Stewart,
    What a beautiful series of images of everything you photographed this past year.
    I wish you and all your loved ones a very happy and healthy 2015.
    Best regards, Irma

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  30. Bob Bushell31 December 2014 at 21:09

    Thanks for the line up of birds. have a great new year in 2015 Stewart.

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  31. jp@A Green Ridge31 December 2014 at 23:43

    Stewart, your talent in picture taking is above and beyond! Have a safe, healthy HAPPY NEW YEAR, my friend and keep birding for us...:)JP

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  32. Bethany Carson1 January 2015 at 00:43

    Beautiful selection of photos! Have a Happy New Year!

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  33. Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Com1 January 2015 at 02:09

    What a beautiful collection of bird photos! Aren't we so lucky to having these birds in our environment! Happy birding in 2015!

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  34. A Colorful World1 January 2015 at 03:03

    What a lovely journey back! Such wonderful photos and for you, such wonderful memories!

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  35. Nette Cecilia1 January 2015 at 04:58

    Happy New Year ,Nette

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  36. Anonymous1 January 2015 at 05:05

    2014 was a great birding year, looking forward to more of the same for 2015

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  37. Mary Hone1 January 2015 at 05:26

    That's a beautiful collection. And what a neat variety too. Happy New Year to you.

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  38. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com1 January 2015 at 11:46

    They are all such great shots that I cannot pick a favorite one! I am thankful that we can all share here , for I would not get to view all the unusual birds had you not taken care of this site for us,thank-you & happy new year! Phyllis

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  39. Dave1 January 2015 at 18:32

    a lovely tribute to the year Stewart. Best wishes for 2015

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  40. Mary Howell Cromer1 January 2015 at 23:36

    Those 4 above the Silver Gull, wow, outstanding all of them, yet those are amazing birds and images. Happy New Year~

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  41. Anonymous2 January 2015 at 02:37

    These are great choices Stewart!

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  42. CountryMouse2 January 2015 at 16:24

    So much variety and so many great shots. I love seeing what you have found if nothing else but for the fact that I get to see some much that I haven't see before but through your lens.

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  43. Phil Slade3 January 2015 at 01:24

    A lovely selection Stewart. You found some good poses, especially the Crested Shrike-tit and the Puffins. Boy that fence post sure looks like one I know from Pilling but I'm not expecting to see a Kookaburra there, just a Barn Owl.

    Happy New Year.

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  44. Hannah3 January 2015 at 05:06

    Lots of great photos from last year, I particularly like the dramatic Shrike-Tit and the Puffins!

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  45. Jacana3 January 2015 at 12:49

    WOW some amazing photos

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  46. Vineeta Yashsavi3 January 2015 at 21:40

    All Pictures are amazing...

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  47. Sue (this n that)4 January 2015 at 16:32

    Hi Stewart, I'm so late arriving will wait until next time to join in. However, I just wanted to congratulate you on a stunning array of photos of beautiful birds - the natural world is truly wonderful and you've captured it so well. Cheers and Happy New Year :D)

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  48. DesertHen5 January 2015 at 11:48

    All are beautiful shots, but my favorite are the Puffins! Adorable!

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  49. Sallie (FullTime-Life)5 January 2015 at 12:24

    Oh what a fun post celebrating your travels through the birds you saw. I'm so happy you shared them all and loved this review.

    Happy New Year to all at your house. And thank you.

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