Double Foundation Chain
I first came across Double Foundation Chain in the Encyclopaedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont.
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Today's post was a difficult one as I did get some nice crisp photos on this photography walk, however the shots that really tell the story are rather lacking in the sharpness I would like.
Although I am not particularly thrilled by the quality of these shots the subject matter is one that I have never before had the pleasure to see in person and so I simply have to share it with you. I am relying on the fact that the lack of sharpness will be less evident by the time these photos have been reduced to internet size.
When we arrived at the lake we saw Willie wagtail swooping magpies.
Maggie mostly ignored Willie's efforts.
Then we saw a Willie gathering spider webs.
Spider webs are the very thing for nest building!
Building a cosy nest is apparently a shared task.
I was able to stand on a small foot bridge to get these photos of their nest.
You can sort of see how close the tree was to the foot bridge in this shot of Willie about to take off. Willie came to gather spider webs from off the bridge whilst I was standing on it. I tried to get a shot but Willie wouldn't stand still. They are so fast!
What a fab series of photos - you were very privileged to get so close :) #MySundayphoto
ReplyDeleteI certainly feel privileged. It's not something I expect I will ever have the chance to see again.
Deletei love these shots stella and am jealous that you got to see all this beauty. well done.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a chance thing. We have never ever gone to this park before. We couldn't have been luckier!
DeleteWhat an amazing collection of photos, so stunning
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
Thank you so much for your wonderful #Mysundayphoto linky party every week http://onedad3girls.com/my-sunday-photo/
DeleteWonderful close up's as ever, you are so clever at these
ReplyDeleteI do a lot of heavy cropping truth be told. It's the best thing about my DSLR.
Deletelovely! guess spiderwebs aren't sticky? otherwise, Mrs. Willy would get stuck to the nest lol. Love how you get those action shots!
ReplyDeleteI guess she has her secret ways! She ads little feathers too for making it soft and cosy for her chicks.
DeleteI think you did a great job with the photos. The subject was super fast and yet you got excellent shots that told a whole story.
ReplyDeleteReally nice. :)
I took a gazillion shots! I'm pleased I was able to get a couple.
DeleteWhat lovely pictures, though you wish it was sharper. Love the 3rd picture ... what a tender capture of the Willie's wings. I didn't know there was more than one kind of Magpie. Wow, what a wonderful world, hey! #CommentLuv
ReplyDeleteThat is my favourite too! One in a million (for me anyway). Yes, our Aussie magpies aren't even related to the European magpie. I guess they just reminded the early settlers of the one from home and that's how we came to call it a magpie. (I'm guessing though) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_magpie
DeleteAmazing subject indeed! I love nest and its my dream to own one. I find them wonderful! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be something magical about nests and guess they are in their own way ensuring lovely little chicks grow up.
DeleteThe lack of sharpness doesn't show! They're amazing photos. How long did it take to get the nest to that size I wonder.
ReplyDeleteI wondered the exact same thing! I wish I knew. Days I think.
DeleteLovely to get close enough to take these shots and to see a range of behaviour.
ReplyDeleteIt surely was Erica. I doubt I'll ever have such a wonderful opportunity again.
DeleteSome really lovely photographs and a compelling story.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed them ;0)
DeleteA great set of photos...I know he was too fast but I really like the shadow! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sort of glad he was too fast, I'm not sure I would have noticed the shadow other wise =)
DeleteAw, these shots are fabulous and I love the fact the wagtails use spider webs in their nests. How lucky you were to get so close. I am looking forward to your summer posts to keep us all warm on #AnimalTales as we, in the Northern Hemisphere, head into winter now.
ReplyDeleteI promise to bring you lots of lovely sunshine right through all your cold weather!
Deletewhat a lovely selection of photographs, i particularly like the one with the shadow
ReplyDeleteI'm rather a fan of the shadow shot too.
DeleteOh, these are so gorgeous shots !!! Beautiful birds ! I like those white accents on their feathers !!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
These are truly one of my most favourite birds ever. They just have so much personality and they're so fearless. You have to admire them.
DeleteSo beautiful, and a love story to boot!
ReplyDeleteI think Willie wagtails are my number one favourite bird - such a little bird, such a big personality.
DeleteThat large bird in the second and third photos is freaky looking. Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds really did a number on me.Scary stuff.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of 'The Birds' before, I think I'll steer clear. It's an Australian magpie.
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