Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Short-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl, Burwell Fen, 30th November 2011 © James Hanlon
The lower image shows a Short-eared Owl sparring with a Kestrel.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Rough-legged Buzzard
Rough-legged Buzzard, Ouse Fen © Stuart Elsom. Following requests from several other members here are more shots of the bird currently residing at Ouse Fen. Apologies for the poor quality but these are 90% crops from original files.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Rough-legged Buzzard
Rough-legged Buzzard, Ouse Fen, 25th November 2011 © Richard Thomas
'Not great shots as rather distant and taken in poor light, but they may help inform the debate about the age of this bird: the extra bar and basal spotting on the tail are clearly visible.' RT
'Not great shots as rather distant and taken in poor light, but they may help inform the debate about the age of this bird: the extra bar and basal spotting on the tail are clearly visible.' RT
Thursday, November 24, 2011
White-fronted Goose
White-fronted Goose, Cam Washes, 24th November 2011 © Jonathan Heath
The count now totals 24 birds at the cam Washes.
The count now totals 24 birds at the cam Washes.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
White-fronted Goose
White-fronted Goose, Cam Washes, 19th November 2011 © Jonathan Heath
'The Cam Washes are always a good place to throw up unusual geese and today was no exception. Pictured is one of 7 White-fronted Geese that were present today.'DH
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Short-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl, Burwell Fen, 15th November 2011 © Garth Peacock
The eyes emphasized by the late afternoon sunlight.
The eyes emphasized by the late afternoon sunlight.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Short-eared Owl
Short-eared Owl, Burwell Fen, 13th November 2011 © Dave Oates
10+ birds hunting over the fen during the afternoon.
10+ birds hunting over the fen during the afternoon.
Short-eared Owls
Short-eared Owls, Between Alconbury and Woolley. 12th November 2011 © Stuart Elsom
Two of five seen in the vicinity.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Marsh Harrier
Marsh Harrier, Woodwalton Fen, 12th November 2011 © Martin Bell.
'The disturbance in the water below is ducks diving for cover.' MB
'The disturbance in the water below is ducks diving for cover.' MB
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Velvet Scoter
Juvenile Velvet Scoter, Grafham Water, 9th November 2011 © Mark Hawkes
'2 of the 3 juvenile Velvet Scoters present today at Grafham Water - presumed male on left; note slightly darker plumage and dark feathering around bill base and female on right; note bale belly which ages bird as a juvenile.' MH