Spotted Flycatcher, Arrington, May 30th 2008 © Jim Lawrence. Spotted Flycatchers are sadly no longer annual breeders in my garden so it was with great excitement that I grabbed this shot as light failed yesterday evening. Fingers crossed that this singing male will now find a mate and maintain the species' fragile foothold in this area of South Cambs. JL.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Whitethroat
Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd May 2008 © Garth Peacock
Yet another irresistible photo opportunity while waiting for the Red-footed Falcon to perform
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Red-footed Falcon
Adult female Red-footed Falcon, Fen Drayton RSPB, 18th May 2008, © Jim Lawrence. Having been the lone observer on Tuesday 13th May, I was delighted when this bird (after quite extensive searching) was finally relocated by Dermot Cooper on Saturday morning. It finally showed very well, allowing many others to connect over the weekend and me to get some photos! (JL.)
Red-footed Falcon
Female Red-footed Falcon, Fen Drayton RSPB, 18th May 2008 © Garth Peacock
What a stunning bird - with thanks to Jono leadley for pointing us in the right direction.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Mystery Teal
Mystery Teal, Berry Fen, 17th May 2008, © Richard Thomas
Ostensibly a Eurasion Teal with a rather large bill, this duck shows hints of a Garganey-like face pattern, but without the loral white spot and a thin tapering streak on the side of the tail which is somewhat thinner than expected in a Teal, and also perhaps more Garganey-like. The broad white border to the speculum does not invite an identification of Green-winged Teal, as this should have chestnut tones. So, it is either an extremely odd Teal or a hybrid of some sort, probably with Garganey (RGN).
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk, Little Gransden, 16th May 2008 © Adrian George
Regular visitors to Adrian's garden and giving excellent photo opportunities.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Wryneck
Wryneck, Paxton Pits, 7th May 2009, © Mark Ward
Rare enough in autumn, this is a great find in spring.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Monday, May 05, 2008
Dotterel
Dotterel, Litlington, 5th May 2008, © Richard Hall
Scarcer than they used to be, so a nice find. This was one of three.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Nightingale
Nightingale, Paxton Pits, 3rd May 2008 © Jamie Wells
A popular photographic subject during recent weeks but a plain background to a clean photo are a rarity for this species due to it's skulking habit.