Sand Martin

Sand Martin, Berry Fen, 27th June 2010 © James Hanlon

Swallow

Swallow, Heathfield, 27th June 2010 © James Hanlon
With a gape like this, the name 'swallow' appears to be an apt description.

CommonTern

Common Tern and Chicks, Fen Drayton RSPB, 25th June 2010 © Garth Peacock
I was informed by someone who has been watching the raft for a couple of weeks that these chicks have hatched within the last three days - I counted three.

Yellowhammer

Male Yellowhammer, Fen Drayton RSPB, 25th June 2010 © Garth Peacock

Sparrowhawk

Male Sparrowhawk, Heathfield, 23rd June 2010 © James Hanlon
A new and welcome visitor to James's garden.

Marsh Harrier

Female Marsh Harrier, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Whitethroat

Juvenile Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Willow Warbler

Willow Warbler, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Green Sandpiper

Green Sandpiper, Fowlmere RSPB, 22nd June 2010 © Gary Thornton
A record shot of one of a pair.

Turtle Dove

Turtle Dove, Paxton Pits, 20th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

Goldfinch

Goldfinch, Paxton Pits, 20th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

CommonTern

Common Tern, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 20th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Whitethroat

Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 20th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Spotted Flycatcher

Spotted Flycatcher, Elton Church Yard, 13th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Black-tailed Godwit

Black-tailed Godwit, Nene Washes, 9th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Blackbird

Albino Blackbird, Fowlmere RSPB, 9th June 2010 © Gary Thornton
This bird had been around the reserve for the past few weeks.

Reed Bunting

Male Reed Bunting, Nene Washes, 6th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Sedge Warbler

Sedge Warbler, Nene Washes, 6th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Corn Bunting

Corn Bunting, Fowlmere RSPB, 6th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Meadow Pipit

Meadow Pipit, Paxton Pits, 5th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

Song Thrush

Song Thrush, St.Ives, 3rd June 2010 © John Le Gassick

Red-footed Falcon

Male Red-footed Falcon, Ouse Fen RSPB, 3rd June 2010 © Andrew Knights
A record shot of this very smart first-summer male.

Barn Owl

Barn Owl, Fowlmere RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Barn Owl

Barn Owl, Ouse Fen RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © James Hanlon

Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plover, Fen Drayton RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © James Hanlon
A remarkable shot of a small fast-flying bird.

Redshank

Redshank, Nene Washes, 1st June 2010 © Peter Beesley