Sunday, June 27, 2010

Sand Martin


Sand Martin, Berry Fen, 27th June 2010 © James Hanlon

Swallow


Swallow, Heathfield, 27th June 2010 © James Hanlon
With a gape like this, the name 'swallow' appears to be an apt description.

Friday, June 25, 2010

CommonTern


Common Tern and Chicks, Fen Drayton RSPB, 25th June 2010 © Garth Peacock
I was informed by someone who has been watching the raft for a couple of weeks that these chicks have hatched within the last three days - I counted three.

Yellowhammer


Male Yellowhammer, Fen Drayton RSPB, 25th June 2010 © Garth Peacock

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Sparrowhawk



Male Sparrowhawk, Heathfield, 23rd June 2010 © James Hanlon
A new and welcome visitor to James's garden.

Marsh Harrier



Female Marsh Harrier, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Whitethroat



Juvenile Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Willow Warbler


Willow Warbler, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 23rd June 2010 © Colin Brown

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Green Sandpiper


Green Sandpiper, Fowlmere RSPB, 22nd June 2010 © Gary Thornton
A record shot of one of a pair.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Turtle Dove


Turtle Dove, Paxton Pits, 20th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

Goldfinch


Goldfinch, Paxton Pits, 20th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

CommonTern



Common Tern, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 20th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Whitethroat


Common Whitethroat, Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB, 20th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Spotted Flycatcher


Spotted Flycatcher, Elton Church Yard, 13th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Black-tailed Godwit


Black-tailed Godwit, Nene Washes, 9th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Blackbird


Albino Blackbird, Fowlmere RSPB, 9th June 2010 © Gary Thornton
This bird had been around the reserve for the past few weeks.

Sunday, June 06, 2010

Reed Bunting


Male Reed Bunting, Nene Washes, 6th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Sedge Warbler


Sedge Warbler, Nene Washes, 6th June 2010 © Peter Beesley

Corn Bunting


Corn Bunting, Fowlmere RSPB, 6th June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Saturday, June 05, 2010

Meadow Pipit


Meadow Pipit, Paxton Pits, 5th June 2010 © Jamie Wells

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Song Thrush


Song Thrush, St.Ives, 3rd June 2010 © John Le Gassick

Red-footed Falcon


Male Red-footed Falcon, Ouse Fen RSPB, 3rd June 2010 © Andrew Knights
A record shot of this very smart first-summer male.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Barn Owl


Barn Owl, Fowlmere RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © Gary Thornton

Barn Owl


Barn Owl, Ouse Fen RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © James Hanlon

Little Ringed Plover


Little Ringed Plover, Fen Drayton RSPB, 2nd June 2010 © James Hanlon
A remarkable shot of a small fast-flying bird.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Redshank


Redshank, Nene Washes, 1st June 2010 © Peter Beesley