As the year rolls to an end it's always good to take stock. Here are some of my favourite images from this year - I have avoided any Lord Howe images, as I am still working with them.
So, thanks to all who have been involved in WBW this (and any other) year. As ever, all suggestions for improvement and innovation welcome! I'll see you in 2016!
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| Eastern Spinebill, nr. Lorne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Jackdaw, Bempton Cliffs, UK. |
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| Masked Lapwing, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia |
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| New Holland Honeyeater, nr. Lorne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Purple Swamphen, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia |
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| Chestnut Teal (female), Ruffey Lake Park, Victoria, Australia |
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| Shy Albatross, off Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia |
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| Silver Gulls, off Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia |
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| Sooty Oystercatcher, Wilsons Prom National Park, Victoria, Australia |
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| Tree Sparrows, Bempton Cliffs, UK. |
So, now, for the last time in 2015 its time to click the big blue button!
Great shots and good work with the blog.
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart, you have an awesome collection of beautiful birds and images. Thank you for hosting WBW over the past year, I will look forward to 2016. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your new week! I wish you all the best in 2016, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletesuch great shots! beautiful birds, too. loved the sparrows at the end. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the re-cap. I've loved all your images, travel photography and wonderful birds. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent photos! I like the Jackdaw and Honeyeater! Nicely done, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteStewart, always a pleasure viewing your photos. Happy New Year 2016 to you and yours. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of pictures. Glad some of your UK visit ones made the list. I hope you have had a brilliant Christmas and have an amazing 2016.
ReplyDeleteLots of amazing images, but my favorite is your first one!
ReplyDeleteYou do capture the great shots with birds. May 2016 provide you with many more great opportunities.
ReplyDeleteLove the Spinebill photo!1 They are all interesting..I don't remember the cute Sparrows..I don't think I have any recent birdies to share but they're coming..It's that time of year..Happy New Year to you and your family..
ReplyDeleteHey Stewart! So many great pictures! I especially enjoyed the New Holland Honeyeater and the Tree Sparrows. Thanks for all the nice pictures you have shared. I wish you a happy new year! Marit :-))
ReplyDeleteNice year end review ... That tall purple spiky flower certainly seems to attract good birds! All so beautiful... You had a great birding year ... And this doesn't even count your latest adventure.
ReplyDeleteAdore the little tree sparrows! Wonderful nature shots of the beautiful birds in action!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year,
artmusedog and carol
When you mentioned your best images, those from Lorne came to my mind immediately because of the unique flowers and the excellent exposures you obtained. Loved the little Tree Sparrows huddled together and the action in the group of gulls, and... everything else too! Thanks for hosting us through the years, and best wishes for a happy and productive New Year!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed all these pictures and would really like to see some of those birds. I have seen a jackdaw though.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've had a great year Stewart. Thanks for running WBW again and here's looking forward to 2016.
ReplyDeleteNice choices for your favourites, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and lots of Birding in 2016
ReplyDeleteThank You Stewart for the great photos, and for this garden we play in!
ReplyDeleteyou had a great birding year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and wishing you a Happy New Year. :)
You've had a wonderful year... wonderful images
ReplyDeleteWhat a great lineup, Stewart! I'd have to pick the gulls as my favorite. Happy new year, and thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous shots. Think I like the ballet of the silver gulls best.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Thanks so much for hosting. I am always amazed at the images you share with us. Hope you have a wonderful 2016!
ReplyDeleteWonderful as ever! Cheers to your New Year!
ReplyDeleteA lovely assortment of feathered friends. My camera should return tomorrow. Maybe I'll get a bird photo to link up this week!
ReplyDeleteDearest Stewart; Wow, How GORGEOUS your this years Highlights Photographs are☆☆☆
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for hosting and wishing wonderful new year for you and all of your family.
Sincerely from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Hi Stewart, thanks for hosting this meme. I love joining in. I enjoyed all your birds this year but remember being especially enamored with the Silver Gulls in flight. Awesome photos every one. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year and all the best for 2016! Greetings. Jo
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart. Many thanks for your hard work in 2015 by hosting this get together. I'm looking forward to 2016 and the chance to join in every week. I know the Jackdaw isn't too exotic but i really like your photo - probably because I can't get anywhere near one.
ReplyDeleteAll Best Wishes for 2016.
Beautiful Captures... First one is just outstanding...
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteNice selection to represent the year. Hope 2016 brings many more such memories!!! YAM xx
What a nice stroll through 2000 fifteen
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific year-end summary of images, Stewart! I continue to marvel at the diversity of bird species around our planet.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for continuing to offer this wonderful resource for all of us who love birds and nature but could not possibly hope to enjoy them in person.
May 2016 bring you Peace and lots of birding Joy!
Wally and Gini - Florida, USA
Such amazing shots, Stewart! Always a joy to be part of Wild Bird Wednesday! Looking forward to 2016 with you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images/captures (as usual) Stewart! I love the New Holland Honeyeater shot. Thank you for the joy your photography brings. Wishing you and yours a safe, happy and healthy 2016.
ReplyDeleteDelightful bird portraits! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots, Stewart. Each one just breathtaking. Thanks so much for hosting this fine meme. Wishing you and your loved ones health, laughter, love.. and lots of birds in the new year!
ReplyDeleteWhile that Honeyeater is my favorite, you always show such unique birds, Stewart. Happy New Year to you and your family...:)JP
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you ,Nette
ReplyDeleteI looked at your post a few times and tried to decide on choosing a favorite, however I could NOT! Somewhere between the Eastern Spinebill, New Holland Honeyeater, those amazing Silver Gulls and the Tree Sparrows...oh my what delights they all are and thank you so much for all of your hard work, sharing and caring about each of us that share with you. Happy New Year Stewart to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures !!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year !!
Your photos are SO amazing! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year :)
All the best from Germany,
Beate
Very cool pictures ... Best wishes for 2016
ReplyDeleteI want a New Holland Honey Eater ... that has to be the cutest bird ever. A great display of your talents, Stewart. I am looking forward to some good birding in the new year so I can continue to share on your blog ... but I am telling you, right now, we have hardly any birds around. I don't know where they all went ... guess I will have to get out(in the freezing cold weather) and look for some. You have a wonderful New Year, Stewart ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Wonderful! Wonderful! Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhen you look at a wonderful series of pictures like that you know you have had a good year.
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