A very gloomy and rain filled day so photography was uninspiring. Oystercatcher and Yellow Wagtail were seen. Other new birds included a Common Sandpiper and a male Shelduck on the scrape. A Little Egret put in an appearance.
Showing posts with label Little Egret. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Little Egret. Show all posts
16 April, 2009
Local Patch - 16/04/09
04 March, 2009
Local Patch - 04/03/09: First African migrant arrives !
At Dunstable STW, my earliest ever Sand Martin - by all accounts, the third earliest for Bedfordshire! A Brambling was hanging around the feeders, and four Little Egret were disturbed by contractors. During the afternoon, a pair of Mandarin were found by JL.
So, please forgive the postage-sized record shot, for it's the symbolism behind the image that counts: SPRING has arrived !
So, please forgive the postage-sized record shot, for it's the symbolism behind the image that counts: SPRING has arrived !
20 February, 2009
Local Patch 20/02/09: Little Egret record count !
A site record of five Little Egret today at Dunstable STW.
15 October, 2008
Norfolk
A trip to north Norfolk was an indifferent day, weather wise, with very little avian activity close to the lens. After a short sea-watch at Cley beach we dropped in to the visitors center carpark, from where the Wilson's Phalarope could be distantly seen, but not photographed.
This rare American vagrant occasionally makes its way over to Europe - unlike Alexander Wilson, who first described the bird. He headed in the opposite direction - heading for the New World after leaving his native Scotland.
Over at Titchwell, a few Little Egret could be seen feeding.
A sizeable flock of Bar-tailed Godwit on the freshmarsh.
There were plenty of Red Knot on view.
With winter not far away, groups of Pink-footed Geese could be seen arriving from the North. These birds were feeding near Wells.
This rare American vagrant occasionally makes its way over to Europe - unlike Alexander Wilson, who first described the bird. He headed in the opposite direction - heading for the New World after leaving his native Scotland.
Over at Titchwell, a few Little Egret could be seen feeding.
A sizeable flock of Bar-tailed Godwit on the freshmarsh.
There were plenty of Red Knot on view.
With winter not far away, groups of Pink-footed Geese could be seen arriving from the North. These birds were feeding near Wells.
03 September, 2007
Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve
A juvenile Red-backed Shrike was just outside the reserve viewed from a public footpath along the bank of the Thames.
The current visitors centre will eventually become an educational building. An interesting strucure indeed - my first thought was 'yuk' ! (and remains so).
A Wood Sandpiper was just a bit too distant.
A distant Northern Wheatear.
A few Little Egret were dotted around the reserve.
This Ruff showed well from the hide.
My best view of a Water Vole. This is a top site for these declining creatures.
Roesel's Bush Cricket Metrioptera roeselii. A scarce cricket, mainly found near coasts but increasing inland.
A Migrant Hawker.
A distant shot of the QEII bridge which carries the M25 motorway over the River Thames.
A nice spot, overall, difficult to believe it's not far from busy London.
08 February, 2007
Norfolk Niceties
A trip to Norfolk with a very cold early morning start at Lynford Arboretum.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
01 February, 2007
Dunstable STW
More signs of Spring as the mild weather continues. Birds in song include Skylark, Chaffinch and Dunnock.
One of five Reed Bunting around the Scrape today.
The Little Egret continues to be noted in and around the site. Last week it was along the brook adjacent to the bypass.
31 December, 2006
Dunstable STW: Winter Offerings
Seasonal stuff - European Robin
A Greenfinch feeding in the sunshine.
A drake Pintail has been present since late November.
This Little Egret has put in an occasional appearance during December.
07 February, 2005
Little Egret at Dunstable Wetland Reserve
This Little Egret posed nicely on the scrape for this somewhat over-exposed digiscoped shot as it preened and fed. There seems to be one found somewhere in the county at most times of the year - a marked contrast to only a few years back when I had to twitch my first Bedfordshire one at Harrold Country Park in August 1994.
