Busy Marsh.

After signing the visitor log my first sighting of the day was a group of 18 Whimbrel feeding around the sand butts & pistol range. Being overcast getting any decent photos was out of the question so a few record shots were snapped. By the time I had made my way to the point the sun was just starting to show and the tide was rising fast. Next was a low fast flying Cuckoo my first sighting of the year. Unfortunately he didn't stop for a photo but a nice sighting never the less. The Marsh harriers were all busy around the reed beds giving me some nice photo opportunities. A couple of newly arrived Reed warblers could also be heard singing amongst the reeds. On my way back I decided to give the Little ringed Plovers another try as I hadn't been able to find them earlier in the morning. And how pleased I was to see them still in the same area as my previous visit. And with the sun now behind me it seamed a good time to try and get a few better photos without having to disturb them. So in all another pleasing visit to my patch. Roll on May and my next visit. Till then please stay safe peeps. 

Local Residents

(Above) Local Avocets preparing to land as the tide drops.

Marsh Harrier (above) glides over the marsh.

A kestrel resting during a days hunting.

                                      And a resident Yellowhammer taking food to  the nest.  All photos taken during trips to my Local Patch during the year.

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.

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 .

Another nice meeting ?.

The Marsh Harrier was on the same bush again. Although i reckon he is here to upset the lapwing family that have breed on the field.

Meeting with a Marsh.

What a surprise i had when this male Marsh Harrier was perched up on a bush, as i walked round my local patch this evening.

Displaying Marsh Harriers

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