Nuthatch

Nuthatch, Thriplow, 3rd October 2024 © Gary Thornton

'This nuthatch spends most days at moment pecking at its reflection. I've had to cover up the mirror up now because the neighbours cat is showing too much interest.' GT

Common Snipe

 Common Snipe, Dernford Reservoir, 26th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Whinchat

Whinchat, Dernford Reservoit, 24th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Great White Egret

 Great White Egret, Dernford Reservoir, 17th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Black-necked Grebe

 Black-necked Grebe, Dernford Reservoir, 19th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Little Egret

 Little Egret., Dernford Reservoir, 7th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Dunlin

 Dunlin, Dernford Ressedrvoir, 26th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

A selection of photographs from new member Jan Michalec

 Stonechat, Burwell Fen 18th January 2024 

 Sparrowhawk, Fowlmere RSPB, 28th January 2024

Grey Heron, Fowlmere RSPB, 6th April 2024 

Red Kite, Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits, 6th May 2024

Marsh Harrier, Fowlmere RSPB, 12th May 2024

 Barn Owl, Fowlmere RSPB, 18th May 2024

 Kestrel, Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits 12th May 2024

Hobby, Fowlmere RSPB, 13th July 2024

 Little Egret, Fowlmere RSPB, 18th July 2024

I met Jan in the hide at Lakenheath RSPB photographing Kingfishers  a couple of weeks ago. I suggested that he submit a few photos from 2024 for the CBC blog. He has now joined the membership. Welcome Jan. 

All photos © Jan Michalec. ED

 

Whinchat

 Whinchat, Dernford Reservoir, 24th September 2024 © Alan Fersht

With thanks to Cookie Shorten for the heads up on this.' AF

Osprey

 Juvenile Osprey, Milton CP, 16th September 2024 © Simon Stirrup

Osprey

 Osprey, Milton CP, 12/15th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Mute Swan

 Mute Swan, Milton CP, 17th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Mallard

 Mallard, Milton CP, 17th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten

Black-necked Grebe

 Black-necked Grebe, Dernford Reservoir, 22nd September 2024 © Alan Fersht

Great White Egret

 Great White Egret (with Little Egret), Dernford Reservoir, 21st September 2024 © Steve Cooper

Common Gull

 Common Gull, Dernford Reservoir, 20th September 2024 © Steve Cooper

Yellow-legged Gull

 Yellow-legged Gull, Dernford Reservoir, 20th September 2024 © Steve Cooper

Whinchat

 Whinchat, Dernford Reservoir, 19th September 2024 © Andrew Dobson

Barn Swallow

 Barn Swallow, Cottenham 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Sparrowhawk

 Sparrownhawk, Cottenham, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Red Kite

 Red Kite, Cottenham, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Common Buzzard

 Common Buzzard, Cottenham, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Kestrel

 Kestrel, Cottenham, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Wood Pigeon

 Wood Pigeon, Cottenham, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

House Sparrow

 House Sparrow, 19th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Goldfinch

 Goldfinch, Cottenham 18th September 2024 © Colin Brown

Black-necked Grebe

 Black-necked Grebe, Dernford Reservoir, 19th September 2024 © Steve Cooper

Osprey

 Juvenile Osprey, Milton CP, 16th September 2024 © Simon Stirrup

Black-necked Grebe

 Black-necked Grebe, Dernford Reservoir, 18th September 2024 © Steve Cooper

Short-eared Owl

 Short-eared Owl, Burwell Fen, 16th September 2024 © Christoph Zoeckler

Stonechat

 Stonechat, Dernford Rservoir, 16th September 2024 © Cookie Shorten