Redshank
 

One of my favourite of the British wading birds is the Redshank. Its bright red legs and bright red bill make it a very handsome bird, and also make identification quite easy. On this particular trip to Titchwell, there was just one solitary bird outside the new Parrinder Hide. I have seen, and photographed, birds much closer than this one, but I was against delighted that my new lens brought it into photographic range.  I was also fortunate that the light was quite good, and the air quite still - with distant birds, a reflection will double the size of the image in the frame!
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK
 

RedshankTitchwell, Norfolk, UK  
 

As I'm still exploring the new lens, these images, all taken at 600mm, are not cropped. Arguably they would benefit from a little cropping, and there are some edited versions in the Wading Birds gallery for comparison. It is safe to say though, that I continue to be impressed with the Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens.