Two reported in the same area as the Rough-legged Buzzard.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Hen Harrier
Two reported in the same area as the Rough-legged Buzzard.
Hen Harrier
Juvenile Hen Harrier. Ouse Fen, 30th October 2011. © Stuart Elsom.
One of two juveniles showing well at the site.
Common Buzzard
'Note the difference in overall shape from Rough-legged (below). The wings are broader and the black patches at the carpal joint are much reduced, and of course the lack of a tail band. The underparts also lack the obvious dark belly patch shown by Rough-legged Buzzard. SME'
Friday, October 28, 2011
Rough-legged Buzzard
Soaring overhead, often in the company of two Hen Harriers and several Common Buzzards.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Shag
Managed to find a pose that did not show the fishing lure in it's breast but it is still there.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Grey Phalarope
The third record for Grafham in as many weeks and hopefully it will stay as long and be as confiding as it's predecessors.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Short-eared Owl
Photographed following the River Great Ouse upstream and being mobbed by Crows. Almost 100 were reported coming in off the sea between Titchwell and Holme last Thursday and Friday alone after a good breeding year due to plenty of Lemmings according to staff at Holme Dunes - hopefully some will decide to overwinter in the county.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Rock Pipit
Consorting with the local Linnet flock.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Carrion Crow
'Just an interesting pic of Carrion Crow behaviour seen today in a local orchard.' PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Caspian Gull
This is only the second juvenile Caspian Gull that I have found in Cambs. Although it has retained all but 3 of its scapulars, and the scapulars are unusually patterned, like a holly leaf, after consulting experts, I am confident that it is a Caspian Gull. This bird is the subject of a Surfbirds discussion.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 08, 2011
Barn Owl
'These owlets , survivors from a 2nd brood of five , were ringed at an undisclosed site in Cambridgeshire on 7th October. All appeared healthy and well fed and should all be fledged within the next four to five weeks –their ages ranging between 31 and 42 days. The individual photo is of a female at 42 days. The middle bird of the group is a probable male but it was not possible to sex the youngest bird . It seems they have a plentiful supply of food within their territory so hopefully all will be well.' NS
Friday, October 07, 2011
Lilac-breasted Roller
'Although highly unlikely to be a wild bird, it is feeding well, and ranges over quite a distance to feed on invertebrates, often in a nearby ploughed field, but it is a wonderful bird nonetheless and worth seeing.' SME
Thursday, October 06, 2011
Monday, October 03, 2011
Pallid Harrier
Juvenile Pallid Harrier, Gamlingay Wood, © Stuart Elsom, 3rd October 2011.
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The pale collar, dark neck boa and wholly dark secondaries are visible here. |
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This shot as the bird is twisting in flight shows the pale upperwing coverts, pale collar and long tail to good effect. |
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| The third and final shot. A moment later it dropped over the hedge and was lost - until seen again by Mark Ward and his girlfriend in Bedfordshire. Note the pale edges to the whole of the upperparts, indicating juvenile plumage. SME |
Bearded Tit
Bearded Tit, Ely Beet Pool, 2nd October 2011 © Mark Hawkes
'Record shot of some of the 25 Bearded Tits at Ely Beet Pool. Note the ringed female/immature bird'. MLH
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Bearded Tit
'There were two pairs there and up to seven have been seen recently including juveniles.'NS
