Nightjar 18.06.24. My 21st visit to look for Nightjars and best night so far, birds calling from 9:15 and a pair chasing each other from 9:40, still not found one perched though.
Nightjar 18.06.24 apologies there may be a few more. Same bird this was the 1st photo out of a burst of 30, most were not usable but do have a couple more as the bird flew away from me.
Received my new camera (R7) on Monday and been itching to try it out, what better subject than the fastest animal on earth the Peregrine Falcon. Pretty pleased🙂
Cracking looking Baikal Teal at Greylake RSPB today, well done to the finder spotting it amongst the 000’s of other ducks there. Probably my last NFY✅ and a great bird to finish with
Watching a Treecreeper collecting nesting material when she tucked it behind the bark and started calling, surprised me a bit when the male come around the trunk and started feeding her.
Called to
@RSPBNewport
from work with
@chrismacey57
to try relocate the Hoopoe spotted earlier, happy to say we got some brief but decent views. NFY✅too👍
Woodchat Shrike seen at Tanybwlch, Aberystwyth yesterday. Shame about the weather but had great views all the same. Thanks
@PurpleMartinC
for directions
@birdsinwales
Finally found my first local Whinchat, by the side of the road so probably drove past them a hundred times. Spent an hour or two watching the male when the female popped up for a few seconds gave herself a shake and back into cover, probably sitting.
Spotted Flycatcher. Highlight for me today was watching these hardworking and dedicated parents feeding their second brood when on a walk around a local farm.
#spottedflycatcher
Nightjars were active tonight, seen 8 with birds chasing each other on a couple of occasions. Churring, calling and wing clapping for a couple of hours.
Finally found some time yesterday to get to
@slimbridge_wild
for the Bluethroat, luckily the bird showed really well and made the trip worthwhile. NFY & UK✅
2 female Whinchat with their 2nd brood still on their breeding ground at Ystradfellte common also 4 wheatear, 6 Stonechat, 1 Merlin, 4 Kestrel, 3 Raven and a load of Mipits
Kentish Plover gave itself up finally!! Been chasing this bird for a while and she’s been playing hard to get. Nice to chat to you
@levelsbirder
today.
@bristolbirding
Purple Heron at Whelford Gloucestershire, had to add a few more pics. After a few dips this year it was a relief to catch up with my bogey bird. ✅
#233
Great to catch up and have great views of the very accommodating Juv Purple Heron NFY✅ at Whelford Gloucestershire. Looks a nice well looked after reserve
@JustClare_Alley
nice to meet you briefly today
Took a walk around Bannau Brycheiniog looking for the Ring Ouzel after
@davidlewis642
had let me know they’re back, found a couple of birds chasing each other around in the valley below us and another feeding in the fields. NFY✅
Landed to get to view the Magnolia Warbler in Pembroke earlier , obviously a NFY and Life✅. Few pics from camera/phone, have to wait til Sunday to view on computer and edit.