Mediterranean Gull

1st Winter Mediterranean Gull, Paxton Pits, 28th October 2007, © Jamie Wells.

Chaffinch

Chaffinch, Girton, 27th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Goldfinch

Goldfinch, Girton, 27th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Sparrowhawk - NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH

Male Sparrowhawk, 26th October 2007, Melbourn, © Alan Wadsworth
The demise of a Collared Dove was seen by Alan in his back garden. This natural but, to some, gruesome spectacle took 50 minutes to complete.

Barn Owl

Barn Owl, Mepal, October 2007, © Edwin Frear
Barn Owls started the season very well this year, but there has been high mortality in second broods. Not so with this bird, one of a brood of 5.

Reed Bunting

Juvenile Reed Bunting, Ferry Meadows, 12th October 2007, © Peter Beesley
The fresh plumage in this lovely portrait indicates a young bird, so difficult to sex.

Purple Heron

Juvenile Purple Heron, RSPB Ouse Washes, 8th October 2007, © Paul Rule.

Grey Wagtail

Grey Wagtail, St Ives, 7th October 2007, © Nigel Sprowell.

Stock Dove

Juvenile Stock Dove, Holt Fen, 4th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Ruff

Juvenile Ruff, Holt Fen, 4th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Linnet

Linnet, Holt Fen, 4th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Curlew Sandpiper

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper, Holt Fen, 4th October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Little Stint

Juvenile Little Stint, Holt Fen, 2nd October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Pheasant

Juvenile Pheasant, Holt Fen, 2nd October 2007, © Garth Peacock

Ringed Plover

Juvenile Tundra Ringed Plover, Holt Fen, 2nd October 2007, © Garth Peacock