Mallard

Mallard, Grafham Water, 26th September 2009 © Mark Hawkes
'A different take on the humble Mallard, no filters used, just the colour of the sunset that evening' MH

Common Buzzard

Common Buzzard, Fen Drayton Village, 24th September 2009 © Colin Brown
Now far more prevalent in the County, it is surprising that there are so few photographs to record their presence.

Whinchat

Whinchat, Ouse Fen, 16th September 2009 © Garth Peacock

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit, Paxton Pits, 16th September 2009 © Mike Snoswell

Willow Warbler

Willow Warbler, Ouse Fen, 16th September 2009 © Mike Snoswell

Gannet

Juvenile Gannet, Grafham Water, 14th September 2009 © Mark Hawkes
A record shot of this one day stayer.

Coal Tit

Coal Tit, Girton, 14th September 2009 © Garth Peacock

Glossy Ibis

Glossy Ibis, Sutton Gault, 13th September 2009 © Richard Bayldon

Sparrowhawk

Female Sparrowhawk, Willingham, 12th September 2009 © Colin Brown
It appears that Sparrowhawks are getting more adventurous and following the food source to the feeders in the towns and villages, if the current plethora of images of them with prey is any indication.

Glossy Ibis

Glossy Ibis, Sutton Gault, 12th September 2009 © Simon Stirrup
An image showing all seven of the flock of these mobile visitors, probably from Spain although this requires clarification.

Pectoral Sandpiper

Juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper, Fowlmere RSPB, 12th September 2009 © David H Hatton,Kowapower.com
A first for Fowlmere RSPB, thanks to the special on site work put in by Doug Radford and the volunteer team.

Whinchat

Whinchat, Paxton Pits, 12th September 2009 © Jamie Wells

Pectoral Sandpiper

Juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper, Fowlmere RSPB, 12th September 2009 © James Hanlon

Water Rail

Water Rail, Fowlmere RSPB, 11th September 2009 © Simon Ansell

Grey Heron

Grey Heron, Fowlmere RSPB, 11th September 2009 © Simon Ansell

Kingfisher

Kingfisher, Fowlmere RSPB, 11th September 2009 © Simon Ansell

Corn Bunting

Corn Bunting, Fowlmere RSPB, 8th September 2009 © James Hanlon
'Part of an impressive flock of 45 birds. This site formerly enjoyed much larger flocks but since I have come to the area (5 years ago) the most I have seen is 70+ at nearby Heydon though Fowlmere regulars may have had more' JH

Pallid Harrier

Pallid Harrier, Haddenham 7th September 2009 © Richard Bayldon
Two shots taken in the afternoon when the distance and the heat haze made for difficult photographic conditions but in the upper image it is possible to make out the long yellow tarsi as it attempts to take prey - RB

Glossy Ibis

Glossy Ibis, Chain Corner, 7th September 2009 © Matthew Rodgers
To the surprise of all those very lucky watchers, these 7 suddenly took flight at the approach of the Pallid Harrier - and they had not previously been reported.

Pallid Harrier

Male Pallid Harrier, Haddenham, 7th September © James Hanlon
A real Cambs rarity - the general consensus at the twitch this morning was that this is a 3CY bird.

Pied Flycatcher

Pied Flycatcher, Hilton, 7th September 2009 © Mark Hawkes
Once again, note the lack of white on the primary coverts (cf. the two Witcham birds).

Whinchat

Whinchat, Nene Low Washes, 4th September 2009 © Peter Beesley

Pied Flycatcher

Juvenile Pied Flycatcher, Wardy Hill Drove Witcham, 4th September 2009 © Steve Cooper
'These photos are of two different birds showing the variabiliy of the primary patches and wing markings of the species' SC

Grey Heron

Grey Heron, Ouse Fen, 2nd September 2009 © Mike Snoswell

Whitethroat

Whitethroat, Ouse Fen, 2nd September 2009 © Mike Snoswell