Such a gloomy start to the day was soon brightened up with the sight of these Avocets at Abberton. And with such contrasting weather decided that black and white was the way back today this particular picture reminds me of an early birdwatchers reference book. Also the black tailed godwit in flight was also very pleasing.
Friday 30 October 2009
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Wednesday 23 September 2009
Dipped out but not disappointed
Received a telephone call from another island birder, telling me that the White rumped sandpiper ! was now visible from the Layer bretton causeway. After spending a couple of hours looking for this bird it was not located.Thankfully it was re -located the following day and this time i was lucky enough to gain a few photos of this American visitor and a life tick for me. Cheers Andy for the call.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
Gold Captured.
Peeping dickie.
Peeping at the peckers.
After returning From Turkey back to Mersea Island and to my normal job of posting mail. I haven't been able to spend much time with my camera, but did manage to gain a new garden tick with this Great spotted Woodpecker making a few visits to the feeder. And also watched a Green Woodpecker feeding on my parents lawn.
Monday 31 August 2009
Your Tern to Answer.
This juvenile Tern was busy preening and was photographed at calis marsh Turkey. Hes got a long journey ahead like, i have back to the uk, but he's off in the other direction to warmer climates. But my lack of knowledge of terns needs some work so identification is needed. please send your answers in the comments tag.
thank-you
thank-you
Sunday 9 August 2009
Little bleeder
This Little Bittern was skulking about at Calis marsh near Fethiye, With its new bird tower and the area recently having a conservation certificate issued. This is one of my favorite sites in Turkey and now locally known as Bird Paradise. Just a shame i couldn't get any closer to him for a better photograph, but still a nice turkish tick for the year.
Friday 7 August 2009
Overlooking the Jay.
Monday 27 July 2009
Owls of Orcun villa.
Sunday 26 July 2009
Monday 20 July 2009
Friday 17 July 2009
Saturday 23 May 2009
Sunday 17 May 2009
Quick stint !!!
Arrived home from work to discover that a Temmick's stint had been reported by the local Essex birders group, and that it was at the Hythe Lagoons, Colchester. After an hour of searching i finally found this very small and well camouflaged wader. Due to the evening light fading fast and the distance that the bird was, these are my only record shots, that are any good. BUT hay still a great tick for the year.
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Another nice meeting ?.
Sunday 10 May 2009
Catching the Mussel picker.
Friday 8 May 2009
Thursday 7 May 2009
Monday 4 May 2009
Discovering the Doves
Thursday 16 April 2009
Monday 6 April 2009
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