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
Saturday, September 26, 2009
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
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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.
Now far more prevalent in the County, it is surprising that there are so few photographs to record their presence.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Gannet
Juvenile Gannet, Grafham Water, 14th September 2009 © Mark Hawkes
A record shot of this one day stayer.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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
Monday, September 07, 2009
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
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).
Friday, September 04, 2009
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
