Juvenile Baird's Sandpiper, Paxton Pits, 31st August 2008 © Jamie Wells
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Baird's Sandpiper
Juvenile Baird's Sandpiper, Paxton Pits, 29th August 2008 © Stuart Elsom
This record shot shows the typical elongated profle of Baird's Sandpiper. The fresh pale feather edgings age it as a juvenile and give a characteristic scaly appearance. Note also the buffy wash across the upper breast. A class find by Martin Davis - SME
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit
Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit, Cam Washes, Waterbeach, 10th August 2007, © Peter Stronach
Adult birds in wing-moult just returned from Iceland.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Sparrowhawk
Juvenile Sparrowhawk, 5th August 2008, Cambridge © Richard Fusniak
This bird appeared with a kill in Richard's garden in Cromwell Road, just one mile from the City centre.