Goosander

Goosander, Grafham Water, 6th January 2009 © Garth Peacock
The female performed well for the camera: the drake was very shy and disappeared after a few shots. Both were fishing in the harbour.

Treecreeper

Treecreeper, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory

Nuthatch

Nuthatch, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory

Robin

Robin, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory
David has trained this Robin to hand-feed.

Dunnock

Dunnock, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory

Chaffinch

Female Chaffinch, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory

Pheasant

Male Pheasant, Ferry Meadows, 3rd January 2009 © David Savory

Stonechat

Male Stonechat, Stowe-cum-Quy Fen, 3rd January 2009 © Chris Went
A lovely backlit study.

Iceland Gull

Juvenile Iceland Gull, Milton, 2nd January 2008, © Dick Newell

Whooper Swan

Whooper Swan, Ouse Washes, 31st December 2008 © Richard Bayldon
A family portrait.

Hen Harrier

Ringtail Hen Harrier, Coveney, 31st December 2008 © Richard Bayldon
A record shot of a difficult-to-photograph species.

Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard, between Wentworth and Coveney, 29th December, © David Hopkins

Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpoll, Waterbeach, 28th December 2008 © Luca Patriccioli
A group of 5 feed daily on fallen nyger seed in Luca's garden.

Green Woodpecker

Female Green Woodpecker, Aldreth, 28th December 2008, © Simon Stirrup

Brent Goose

Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Paxton Pits, 27th December 2008 © Jamie Wells

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker, Milton, 19th December 2008 © Alan Skull
A daily visitor to Alan's garden preferring fat balls to peanuts.

Gadwall

Drake Gadwall, Grafham Water, 17th December 2008 © Garth Peacock
The superb plumage of the drake is so understated unless seen seen closely.

Red-crested Pochard

Red-crested Pochard, Grafham Water, 17th December 2008 © Garth Peacock
A distant record shot.

Great Northern Diver

Great Northern Diver, Grafham Water, 17th December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Green Woodpecker

Male Green Woodpecker, Aldreth, Dec 2008, © Simon Stirrup

Blue Tit

Blue Tit, Aldreth, Dec 2008, © Simon Stirrup

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker, Aldreth, Dec 2008, © Simon Stirrup

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe, Grafham, 13th December 2008, © Jono Leadley

Great Northern Diver

Juvenile Great Northern Diver, Grafham, 13th December 2008, © Jono Leadley

Water Pipit

Water Pipit, Grafham Water, 9th December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Redshank

Common Redshank, Grafham Water, 9th December 2008 © Garth Peacock
This bird made a brief appearance right in front of me as I was waiting for the Water Pipit to perform.

Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard, between Wentworth and Coveney, 8th December 2008, © David Hopkins
Good record shots are useful to show just how distinctive these birds are, now that Common Buzzard is becoming so widespread in the county.

Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard, Coveney, 8th December 2008 © Mark Hawkes
Record shots digiscoped at 60x on a dull and breezy day.

Water Pipit

Water Pipit, Grafham Water, 6th December 2008, © Jono Leadley

Water Pipit

Water Pipit, Grafham Water, 6th December 2008 © Mark Hawkes

Gadwall

Drake Gadwall, Woodwalton Fen, 4th December 2008, © John Le Gassick

Red-breasted Merganser

Female Red-breasted Merganser, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock
Finally showed for me at the third attempt although rather distant.

Redwing

Redwing, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Fieldfare

Fieldfare, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Reed Bunting

Female Reed Bunting, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Glaucous Gull

Juvenile Glaucous Gull, Cottenham, Long Drove, 30th Nov 2008, © Dick Newell
This was an aggressive bird, not even having fear of a Grey Heron.

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe, Paxton Pits, 29th November 2008 © Jamie Wells
One of two showing despite the fog.

Stonechat

Male Stonechat, Paxton Pits, 29th November 2008 © Jamie Wells

Redwing

Redwing, Fen Drayton RSPB, 26th November 2008 © Nigel Sprowell

Bullfinch

Male Bullfinch. Fen Drayton RSPB, 26th November 2008 © Nigel Sprowell