Civilian Aviation

Hi all. Still going through my pictures from our 2 weeks in Lesvos early May. Thought i would share these as i go along.
Hope they maybe of interest to some of you. Any comments & criticism welcome best way to learn & improve.
Start off with my favorites. European Bee-eaters
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Bee-Eater Merops apiaster Tsiknias River Lesvos 14-5-2014 550-7661 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Bee-Eater Merops apiaster Tsiknias River Lesvos 14-5-2014-8671 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Bee-Eater Merops apiaster Tsiknias River Lesvos 14-5-2014-8668 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Bee-Eater Merops apiaster Tsiknias River Lesvos 14-5--2014-8751 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Bee-Eater Merops apiaster Tsiknias River Lesvos 14-5-2014-8695 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Female Sub-Alpine Warbler Sylvia cantillans Ipsilou 18-5-2014-9450 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Cinereous Bunting Emberiza cineracea Ipsilou Lesvos 18-5-2014-9564 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Cinereous Bunting Emberiza cineracea Ipsilou Lesvos 18-5-2014-9563 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Stan

Lovely shots! The last two in particular are excellent - very sharp and the added interest of having food in their bills.

Some more.
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Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Alikoudi Pool 16-52014-9090 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta (chick)Kalloni salt pans Lesvos 23-5-2014 -8054 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Kalloni salt pans Lesvos 23-5-2014-8091 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Kalloni salt pans Lesvos 23-5-2014 8095 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta Kalloni salt pans Lesvos 23-5-2014 8094 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
Any C+C Welcome thanks again
Stan

Nice pic's Phil- went to Lesvos a number of years ago one of the most laid back holidays I have ever had can defo recomend a visit.

Happy Days

Bob

Some more
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Long-Eared Owl Asio otus (chick) Papiana Lesvos 16-5-2014-9201 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Long-Eared Owl Asio otus (chick) Papiana Lesvos 16-5-2014-9190 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur Napi Valley Lesvos 15-5-2014-8898 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur Napi Valley Lesvos 15-5-2014-8926 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Stan

Very nice, love the owl's eyes. Nice background blur on the turtle dove too! Sadly all too rare now aren't they? Last time saw (and heard) one was at Lasham about 10 years ago!

Thanks. The Owls look ok but the Doves were heavy crops so really are only record shots.
Stan

Unless you're really lucky, I guess it would be difficult to get much closer for the turtle doves.

Again more
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Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina Andissa-Eresos (jun)Lesvos 13-5-2014-7498 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina Andissa-Eresos (jun)Lesvos 13-5-2014-7449 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina Andissa-Eresos (jun)Lesvos 13-5-2014-7501 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Stan

wonderfull shots crystal clear and exposure spot on if a had to give marks, then 10 out of 10 stunning set of photos

Thanks retro11.
A few more
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Black -Headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala Makara Valley 16-5-2014-9008 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Little-Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius Courtship Alikoudi Pool 16-5-2014-9029 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Little-Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius Courtship Alikoudi Pool 16-5- 2014-9030 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus Alikoudi Pool 16-5-2014-9061 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola Alikoudi Pool 16-52014-9095 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
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Cattle Egret Bululcus ibis Faneromeni lower ford Lesvos 21-5-2014-9982 by Phil Standfield, on Flickr
Again Thanks for looking
Stan