Hoard of Hawfinchs

Braxted Park was this mornings destination to try and catch up with the Hawfinchs. And how pleased i was when 9 birds showed up in the tall mistletoe cladded trees. Easily recognizable by the big strong bulky beaks, that they use to break the cherry and hornbeam seeds. I shall be making a few more visits to this site, hoping that the sun shines ! So i can obtain some better pictures.

What a Lark !!

It's taken me 20+ years of birding to finally catch up with the Shore lark. And the dull weather and distance didnt stop me enjoying the moment i saw the lovely yellow faces of 5 birds on the beach, at John Weston Reserve, Walton on the Naze. So a new year and a new list and hopefully a few trips out, catching up with a few feathered friends.