Keptie Pond, Elliot, Inchcape and Montrose

The first two from Keptie Pond and the last two were taken using the auto settings on my Canon SX50, although pleased with them the camera doesn't always focus on the subject.

The low water level at Keptie seems to suit the Shoveler who has been around about a week and it was so windy on the coast I resorted to flight shots as I couldn't keep the camera steady.

I included the "moody" photo of the Snipe, a common view as they get up and disappear very quickly when disturbed in the reeds.

Shoveler Drake, Keptie Pond

Moorhen, Keptie Pond

Common Snipe, Elliot

Black-headed Gull, Inchcape Park

Great Black-backed Gull, Inchcape Park

Greenshank, Lurgies

Little Grebe, Montrose Basin