Tuesday 29 December 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday 179 - 2015 Highlights

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!

Eastern Spinebill, nr. Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Jackdaw, Bempton Cliffs, UK.

Masked Lapwing, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

New Holland Honeyeater, nr. Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Purple Swamphen, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Chestnut Teal (female), Ruffey Lake Park, Victoria, Australia

Shy Albatross, off Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia

Silver Gulls, off Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia

Sooty Oystercatcher, Wilsons Prom National Park, Victoria, Australia

Tree Sparrows, Bempton Cliffs, UK.
So, now, for the last time in 2015 its time to click the big blue button!

46 comments:

  1. Great shots and good work with the blog.

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  2. Hello 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!

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  3. such great shots! beautiful birds, too. loved the sparrows at the end. :)

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  4. Thanks for the re-cap. I've loved all your images, travel photography and wonderful birds. Happy New Year!

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  5. Magnificent photos! I like the Jackdaw and Honeyeater! Nicely done, Stewart!

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  6. Stewart, always a pleasure viewing your photos. Happy New Year 2016 to you and yours. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. What 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.

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  8. Lots of amazing images, but my favorite is your first one!

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  9. You do capture the great shots with birds. May 2016 provide you with many more great opportunities.

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  10. Love 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..

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  11. Hey 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 :-))

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  12. Nice 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.

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  13. Adore the little tree sparrows! Wonderful nature shots of the beautiful birds in action!

    Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year,
    artmusedog and carol

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  14. 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!

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  15. I really enjoyed all these pictures and would really like to see some of those birds. I have seen a jackdaw though.

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  16. Looks like you've had a great year Stewart. Thanks for running WBW again and here's looking forward to 2016.

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  17. Nice choices for your favourites, Stewart!

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  18. Happy New Year and lots of Birding in 2016

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  19. Thank You Stewart for the great photos, and for this garden we play in!

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  20. you had a great birding year.

    Thanks for hosting and wishing you a Happy New Year. :)

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  21. You've had a wonderful year... wonderful images

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  22. What a great lineup, Stewart! I'd have to pick the gulls as my favorite. Happy new year, and thanks for hosting.

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  23. Marvelous shots. Think I like the ballet of the silver gulls best.
    Happy New Year.

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  24. Thanks so much for hosting. I am always amazed at the images you share with us. Hope you have a wonderful 2016!

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  25. Wonderful as ever! Cheers to your New Year!

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  26. A lovely assortment of feathered friends. My camera should return tomorrow. Maybe I'll get a bird photo to link up this week!

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  27. Dearest Stewart; Wow, How GORGEOUS your this years Highlights Photographs are☆☆☆
    Thank you SO much for hosting and wishing wonderful new year for you and all of your family.
    Sincerely from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  28. 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

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  29. Hi 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.

    All Best Wishes for 2016.

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  30. Beautiful Captures... First one is just outstanding...

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  31. Hari Om
    Nice selection to represent the year. Hope 2016 brings many more such memories!!! YAM xx

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  32. What a nice stroll through 2000 fifteen

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  33. What a terrific year-end summary of images, Stewart! I continue to marvel at the diversity of bird species around our planet.

    Thank 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

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  34. Such amazing shots, Stewart! Always a joy to be part of Wild Bird Wednesday! Looking forward to 2016 with you!

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  35. Wonderful 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.

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  36. Delightful bird portraits! Happy new year!

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  37. Spectacular 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!

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  38. While that Honeyeater is my favorite, you always show such unique birds, Stewart. Happy New Year to you and your family...:)JP

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  39. I 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!

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  40. Fantastic pictures !!
    Happy New Year !!

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  41. Your photos are SO amazing! I love them all!
    I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you a happy and healthy New Year :)
    All the best from Germany,
    Beate

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  42. Very cool pictures ... Best wishes for 2016

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  43. I 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 ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  44. Wonderful! Wonderful! Beautiful photos.

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  45. When you look at a wonderful series of pictures like that you know you have had a good year.

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