Sparrowhawk

Male Sparrowhawk, Milton Road, Cambridge, 30th March 2008, © Rachel Aucott
I took it with a 28-55mil lens on Sunday 30th March through the doors of my conservatory, which tells you how close it was to the house. I live just off Milton Rd, just before you get to Arbury Rd which tells you that I don't live in rural location. I spent 45 minutes watching the sparrowhawk devour the dove before it flew taking the carcass with it and leaving behind a load feathers, the intestines and the craw.

Stock Dove

Stock Dove, Arrington, 27th March, 2007, © Jim Lawrence. "I just can't get enough of these subtly beautiful doves..."

Kingfisher

Kingfisher, Longstanton, March 2008, © Jeff Harrison
These stunning pictures could be titled "The Life of the Kingfisher".

Great Crested Grebe

Great Crested Grebe, Milton CP, 27th March 2008 © Garth Peacock

Redshank

Redshank, Gafham Water, 27th March 2008 © Garth Peacock
Apart from the usual Pied Wagtails, this was the only photographable bird showing either side of the dam during a 2 hour visit.

Firecrest

Firecrest, Milton Country Park, 27th March 2008 © Jonothan Heath
David Heath made this delightful find exactly 4 years to the day after his first Firecrest at Milton Country Park. Son Jonothan can be proud of managing to photograph a very elusive and quick-moving bird.

Wheatear

Wheatear, Grafham Water 26th March 2008 © Jonothan Heath

Sanderling

Sanderling, Grafham Water, 26th March 2008 © Jonothan Heath

Sparrowhawk

Male Sparrowhawk, Eaton Ford, St. Neots, 13th March 2008, © Rod Bee
Gory scenes are quite common in Cambs gardens these days.

Robin

Robin, Aldreth, 23rd March 2008, Merry Easter everyone, © Simon Stirrup

Barn Owl

Barn Owl, Aldreth, 22nd March 2008, © Simon Stirrup

Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck, Milton CP 26th March 2008 © David Heath

Firecrest

Firecrest, Milton CP, 26th March 2008 © David Heath

Blackcap

Female Blackcap, Orton Longueville, 25th March 2008 © Peter & Jan Farbridge
The sighting in their garden was first reported 22nd March but the natural elusiveness of the species prevented an earlier photographic record.

Large Falcon sp.

Large, unidentified Falcon, Earith, 25th March 2008, © Richard Thomas

Brambling

Female Brambling, Over, 25th March 2008, © Richard Thomas
Good bird to get in the garden.

Garden Bird Portfolio

Starling, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch & Blackbird, Girton, 23rd March 2008 © Garth Peacock
The weather on Sunday morning gave me the opportunity to experiment with some shots in the snowstorm. Unfortunately, only common birds braved the cold.

Baikal Teal

Baikal Teal, Haddenham, 21st March 2008 © Stuart Elsom
Initially caused a panic but unfortunately it is pinioned - Oh well, there is always a next time.

Grey Wagtail

Grey Wagtail, Godmanchester, 21st March 2008 © Stuart Elsom
Thanks to Garth Peacock for details of this bird.

Great Crested Grebe

Great Crested Grebe, Godmanchester, 21st March 2008 © Stuart Elsom
Giving wonderful close views near the sluice gates.

Blackbird

Blackbird, Godmanchester, 21st March 2008 © Stuart Elsom
Always nice to see a bird's feathers in detail, especially a black one.

Mandarin

Mandarin, Haddenham, 21st March 2008 © Garth Peacock
Despite being pinioned, they still make a striking photo.

Grey Wagtail

Grey Wagtail, Godmanchester, 19th March 2008 © Garth Peacock

Pipistrelle Bat

Presumed Pipistrelle Bat, Arrington, 14th March 2008 © Jim Lawrence. I was surprised to see this Bat hawking insects over my pond in bright sunlight mid afternoon.

Drake Mandarin Duck

Drake Mandarin, Arrington, 12th March, © Jim Lawrence. This Mandarin was a complete surprise and very welcome visitor to my garden this morning. It is just amazing what a garden pond can attract.