Linnet, Fen Drayton RSPB, 30th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Lapwing
Lapwing, Fen Drayton RSPB, 30th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
First the proud brooding mother, then the kids got unruly ending with a worried protective mother. A familiar story for all species.
Whitethroat
Whitethroat, Fen Drayton RSPB, 30th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
A rape field made an unusual background.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, Diddington Pit, 29th April 2009 © Mark Hawkes
A record shot taken by Mark very early in the morning before the sun had fully risen.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, Paxton Pits 27th April 2009 © Jamie Wells
A first for Paxton Pits, and a great local patch find by Jamie.
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern, Diddington Pit, 27th April 2009 © Richard Bayldon
'Another distant subject but a couple of recordish shots which may be of interest' RB
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt, Maxet GP, 25th April 2009 © Richard Bayldon
A shot taken at long range and in failing light but an important record shot of a real Cambs rarity.
Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt, Maxey GP 25th April 2009 © Mark Hawkes
Now, that is what you call a record shot! Taken at distance, late in the day, looking into the sun.
Grasshopper Warbler
Grasshopper Warbler, Grafham Water 25th Aptil 2009 © Mark Hawkes
Often heard, but rarely seen at Grafham!
Friday, April 24, 2009
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ruff
Male Ruff, Ouse Washes, 21st April 2009 © Steve Cooper
'In spring, a visit to the Ouse Washes is worth it just to see the variety of these fellows' SC
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Lapwing
Lapwing, Litlington, 19th April 2009 © Steve Cooper
'The local Lapwings hatched their first brood today - great to watch them in the sun but still a bit cold for the young ones so they did not venture out for long' SC
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Nightingale
Nightingale, Paxton Pits, 15th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
Three singing males yesterday - no doubt with more to come.
Wheatear
Female Northern Wheatear, Grafham Water, 15th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
A sudden brief appearance for 10 seconds before the dogwalkers and cyclists scared it never to be seen again.
Yellow Wagtail
Yellow Wagtail, Grafham Water, 15th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
One of 6 that were frequenting the dam.
Pied Wagtail
Pied Wagtail, Grafham Water, 15th April 2009 © Garth Peacock
This was the consolation prize when the White Wagtails refused to perform.
Blue Tit
Blue Tit, St.Ives, 15th April 2009 © Nigel Sprowell
'Just shows that dog fur is worth keeping as nesting material' NS
Nigel submitted this as 'Bearded Tit' - that would have caused some consternation in St.Ives.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Brambling
Female Brambling, 13th April 2009, Orton Longueville © Peter and Jan Farbridge
This bird spent all day feeding in the back garden in readiness for it's migration.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Slavonian Grebes
Slavonian Grebes, Grafham Water, 12th April 2008 © Mark Hawkes
A record shot of this smart pair
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Stock Dove
Stock Dove, Orton Longueville, 11th April 2009 © Peter & Jan Farbridge
Stock Doves are regular visitors to Peter and Jan's garden feeders but this is the first time that a pair have been seen together.
Swallow
Swallow, Bury Fen, 11th April 2009 © Steve Cooper
'A dreadful day for photography but I took this shot as it highlights the extent to which our Swallow can show warm underparts' SC
