A white throated dipper hunting for breakfast on the river Wharfe.

Aug 7, 2024
1 min read

A white throated dipper stands on a rock in a flowing river. Water glistens with green and brown hues.

A white throated dipper stands in a shallow, rocky stream, pecking at the water. Background features rippling water.

A white throated dipper stands on a rock in a flowing river. The water is clear with ripples, creating a peaceful natural scene.

A white throated dipper dips its beak into a rocky stream with rippling water. The scene is serene with earthy tones.

A white throated dipper stands in a rippling stream, partially submerged. The water is clear with reflections and bubbles.

A white throated dipper stands on a rock in a flowing river. The water is clear with green and brown hues.

Taken on a grey overcast morning under tree cover I was amazed to get these "action" pictures of a white throated dipper hunting on the river Wharfe. Given that these were taken hand-held from the riverbank, using a full 600mm zoom with a f/6.3 aperture and a 12800 ISO, I am delighted that this actually worked.

The images are the result of some very heavy cropping so try not to pixel peep.