Dinner time.

Never have i seen a Marsh Harrier carrying a Black headed gull, that was until today. I decided on a quick walk round the ranges this afternoon.And as i sat on the sea wall in the sunshine watching one of the females (top pic). This youngster came over my head struggling to carry its dinner.

Heard before spotted.

The very distinctive call of this Spotted Redshank alearted me of its present at the pools on Saturday. The final tally was 4 Spotties in total on the ranges for the day a pleasing result.

Wondering Wheatear

This year has been good for passage Wheatears, this is yet another one we found, out on the ranges on saturday afternoon.

Grove Garganey.

The Local British trust of Ornithology Web counters discovered these four Garganey On the country park at East Mersea today, whislt carring out a wetland survey. Thanks to there quick actions and phone calls, i was able to gain some record shots.

Shrike at Turnpike

This Woodchat Shrike was reported at Rettendon turnpike today. Giving lots of Birders the chance to view yet another shrike in the area within a few weeks.  

Magical Marsh Moments.

Managed to get out friday afternoon while the sun was out. Although with the little time in hand. I was pleased that forward planning, had produced a great spot on my local patch to observe these Marsh Harriers in flight. Im looking forward to some long hours alone on the marsh trying to capture some more magical moments in the next few weeks .