Wednesday 29 August 2018

Another catch up...

Not much time for words again, so here's a selection of videos and images from the last few weeks...


Videograbs of one of two Honey Buzzards at Wykeham Forest. Also seen were Goshawks, Kestrels, Common Buzzards and a juvenile Marsh Harrier. See the video here
Marsh Tit near Scarborough
Videograb of an Osprey at Rutland Water. Other Birdfair birding highlights included Red-necked Phalarope and Great White Egret

Wood and Common Sandpipers from Druridge Pools
Phonescoped shot of one of two Scaup back at Chevington today (29th). 2 Spotted Redshank were here on the 27th. 

Tuesday 14 August 2018

Images from Bardsey...

A huge thanks to Bardsey Bird Observatory who hosted their annual Young Birder's Trip last week, and which I was fortunate to attend. We had a great week on the island, and can't wait to return. A bit short of time, I haven't been able to write much about the week, but here's a selection of photos from the island...





Chough

Spotted Flycatcher


Wheatears - adult and juveniles.
Marsh Harrier - juvenile.
Fulmar
Grey Seals



There were plenty of Willow Warblers around, as well as smaller numbers of Chiffchaffs.
Raven


Manx Shearwaters - adult and chick, as well as a recording of the calls of some of the adults below...





Storm Petrels ringed overnight
Juvenile Herring Gull in front of the Welsh mainland

Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Grayling Butterflies
Small Copper
Autumn Lady's Tresses Orchid

Personally, my highlight of the week were the daily sightings of Risso's Dolphins, including a great display at sunset on the 6th. The above video really fails to do that display justice but it was the best I could get! Please view the video in HD at 1080p.

The Milky Way over the south end. Not the best photo!