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.

Gold Captured.

These tiny little Goldcrest are always a favorite of mine to watch fliting from tree too tree. And being the smallest uk resident bird they were not so easy to photograph and catch on camera.

Peeping dickie.

Making my way back to the island today i spotted this heron standing by the Abberton reservoir on the Layer breton Causeway. Deciding to use a near by wall as cover and pearing over the top. I was able to gain a few shots with out startling him.

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.