Spot the Spotted crake

Made my day visiting Maldon when this diamond studded beauty showed up.

Displaying Marsh Harriers

From the island looking accross to the M.O.D ranges i was able to watch these harriers.

Quick shot of a Short Eared Owl

A misty morning was cheered up by the sight of a Short Eared Owl on my local patch.

Egrets flying high

Numbers of little Egrets have really grown in the last 10 years, around the island.