Barn Owl, Aldreth, 27th February 2011 © Simon Stirrup
'Another Barn Owl photo' said Simon in his e-mail but I make no apologies for posting such a classic image.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Peregrine Falcon
Juvenile Peregrine Falcon, Cambridge, 27th February 2011 © James Hanlon
Roosting on the chimney of the Museum of Technology, Riverside.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Egyptian Goose
Egyptian Goose, Coveney, 24th February 2011 © Garth Peacock
A single bird feeding in a field immediately to the north of Straight Drove.
A single bird feeding in a field immediately to the north of Straight Drove.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Herring Gull
2CY Herring Gull, Landbeach, 12th February 2011, © Dick Newell
This is an example of a fairly extreme argentatus Herring Gull from far north in Norway, sometimes known as "Kola Gull".
Barn Owl
Barn Owl, Aldreth, 12th February 2011 © Simon Stirrup
Three wonderful images that really capture the character of this enigmatic species.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Caspian Gull
Adult Caspian Gull, Milton, 9th February 2011, © Dick Newell
Although the bill is quite bright and the legs are somewhat sturdy, the small dark eye, leg colour, long wings and the pattern on P10 would support the identification.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Goldeneye
Drake Goldeneye, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 8th February 2011 © Garth Peacock
The evening sun providing an unusual combination of colours.
The evening sun providing an unusual combination of colours.
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Herring Gull
3rd Winter Herring Gull, Milton Tip, 3rd February 2011 © James Hanlon
'...thought this shot may be of interest. Not a great photo and of a very common bird but look at the stubby dark bill - never seen one like this before.' JH
'...thought this shot may be of interest. Not a great photo and of a very common bird but look at the stubby dark bill - never seen one like this before.' JH