Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard, between Wentworth and Coveney, 29th December, © David Hopkins

Redshank

Common Redshank, Grafham Water, 9th December 2008 © Garth Peacock
This bird made a brief appearance right in front of me as I was waiting for the Water Pipit to perform.

Redwing

Redwing, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Fieldfare

Fieldfare, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 3rd December 2008 © Garth Peacock

Redwing

Redwing, Fen Drayton RSPB, 26th November 2008 © Nigel Sprowell

Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl, Pymoor, 18th November 2008 © Garth Peacock
The floods at Welney force the Owls to hunt on the roadside bank. This one posed in the evening light on a fence post just south of the Cambs/Norfolk border for a few seconds before being disturbed by a passing vehicle.

Mistle Thrush

Mistle Thrush, Fowlmere RSPB, 18th November 2008 © Garth Peacock

Cormorant

Cormorant, Wicken Fen, 29th October 2008 © Garth Peacock
They were quietly enjoying the evening sun until an unwelcome visitor tried to join in setting off this reaction.

Honey Buzzard

Juvenile dark-phase Honey Buzzard, Fen Drayton, 18th September 2008, © Colin Brown
"A raptor shot out in front of us chased by a couple of crows. I managed some reflex shots, of which this is the best." - yes probably the best shot of a Honey Buzzard ever taken in Cambs.

Adult Male Restart

Adult Male Redstart, Croydon Hill, 19th September 2008 © Jim Lawrence. This cracking male was one of four birds present this morning.

Baird's Sandpiper

Baird's Sandpiper, Paxton Pits, 6th September 2008 © Jamie Wells

Reed Bunting

Male Reed Bunting, Stirtloe, 14th July 2008 © Garth Peacock
Never to miss the opportunity of a good photograph, even if it's a common species.

Grasshopper Warbler

Grasshopper Warbler, Paxton Pits, 9th July 2008 © Jamie Wells

Wren

Juvenile Wren, Whittlesea, 6th July 2008 © Nigel Sprowell
One of six which had just fledged.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Adult male Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Maxey Gravel Pits, June 8th 2008 © Mike Weedon.

Barn Owl

Barn Owl, Ramset Forty Foot, 5th June 2008 © Nigel Sprowell
A very topical photo considering the recent correspondence on Cambirds about road kills, especially Barn Owls.

Whitethroat

Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd May 2008 © Garth Peacock
Yet another irresistible photo opportunity while waiting for the Red-footed Falcon to perform

Hobby

Hobby, Fen Drayton RSPB, 19th May 2008 © Garth Peacock
This cracking bird conveniently decided to perch in the same tree as the Red-footed Falcon, one of 15 on the reserve.

Red-footed Falcon

Female Red-footed Falcon, Fen Drayton RSPB, 18th May 2008 © Garth Peacock
What a stunning bird - with thanks to Jono leadley for pointing us in the right direction.

Treecreeper

Treecreeper, St.Ives, 13th May 2008 © Nigel Sprowell