Another mixed week started with TURTLE DOVE and SEDGE WARBLER as highlights on Monday. Tuesday was quieter before Wednesday produced a nice little mix of migrants and birds in general. Firstly it was evident that WILLOW WARBLER numbers were up, I found 6 for sure but probably there were double figures around. A
YELLOW WAGTAIL (96) called 4 times as it headed south and 2 SEDGE WARBLERS were in the hedgerows with several WHITETHROATS and BLACKCAPS.
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| Sedge Warbler |
As I headed into the clover field a quick scan of the fence posts produced the first
WHINCHAT (97) of the year, while a LITTLE EGRET flew south west, the first for a couple of months. Other birds on Wednesday were young SPOTTED FLYCATCHER and a LITTLE OWL called and was seen sitting on a post near the overflow car park. Later that day Stephen had 15-20 CLOUDED YELLOWS, certainly a record here.
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| Whinchat |
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| Willow Warbler |
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| Spotted Flycatcher |
Lots of birds cleared for Thursday morning but 4 WILLOW WARBLERS remained and 1 SEDGE WARBLER stayed other birds of note were TURTLE DOVE and a LESSER WHITETHROAT. Quieter again this morning as just 2 WILLOW WARBLERS were all I could find.
On Thursday I did get up early and record the moths with Steve which included 3 year ticks BULRUSH WAINSCOT, SMALL MOTTLED WILLOW and MAGPIE MOTH which was the first record for 5 years
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| Magpie Moth |
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| Bulrush Wainscot |
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14 comments:
Whinchats seem to turn up here in the afternoon Alan, not many get found early morning. Not had Sedge Warbler here yet.
Nice set of shots Alan, I shall have to keep my eyes open for Whinchat from now on then.
Wonderful set of shots Alan, especially the spotted Flycatcher and the beautiful Willow Warbler! I did also like the Magpie Moth. Good shot, nice details!
Maria
I love that spottie! Cool bird. And the Sedge Warbler. The Magpie Moth is a new one to me. Striking! Happy weekend!
You've answered a question for me, Alan! I was in a take-away restaurant about two months ago and a beautiful black, white and yellow moth came in. I had never seen it before and I have never been able to identify it until now! Thank you.
You've answered a question for me, Alan! I was in a take-away restaurant about two months ago and a beautiful black, white and yellow moth came in. I had never seen it before and I have never been able to identify it until now! Thank you.
You've answered a question for me, Alan! I was in a take-away restaurant about two months ago and a beautiful black, white and yellow moth came in. I had never seen it before and I have never been able to identify it until now! Thank you.
Beautiful birds. Congrats for the pictures.
Alan ,
Well done with the Whinchat .
The 'ton' is tantalisingly close now .
Estou aqui para deixar um carinho
com bastante saudades de você.
deixei um mimo na postagem
se for do seu gosto é oferecido com muito carinho.
Quando fico ausente chega doer a saudade,
porém mesmo no silêncio jamais esqueço de você.
Eu acredito na verdadeira amizade ,
que o tempo não corrói
permanece viva e cravada no coração e na alma.
O fato de não estar conseguindo chegar a todos blogs como sempre
fiz esta me custando acreditar ,
que na dor perdemos
pessoas , que fantasiava meu blog com frases
de carinho sem medo eu digo..estão hoje sumidas
como - se contagiasse seus
dedos ou seu corpo deixar um alo nos comentários .
Estou feliz contigo , que independente
da minha presença dedicou a mim de todo coração
a mais doce amizade e presença constante.
Eu acredito em Deus e em sua divina justiça
se hoje eu choro amanhã chora quem
sem a menor sabedoria me abandona quando eu
mais preciso.
Seu carinho e amizade para mim é tudo ,
e por isso agradeço e agradecerei sempre
por seu carinho comigo.
Um abençoado final de semana muita paz
beijos até sempre..Evanir.
This is also a very nice series Alan which I really find the flycatcher a fantastic photo! Also you Warbler, Whinchat, Willow Warbler and beautiful moths are beautiful sharp pictures! My compliment.
Greetings, Helma
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Simplesmente lindas e delicadas!!!
°º✿♫ Boa semana!
°º✿ Beijinhos
º° ✿ °❤ Brasil ♫° ·.
That Spotted Flycatcher is just adorable! Interesting looking moth as well!
The sedge warbler photo is lovely! Such nice lighting and I love how you have managed to capture the shadow of the whinchat in your photo too.
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