I had a walk around the area in warming conditions which produced 1 Mute Swan, 1 Egyptian Goose, 10 Mallard, 1 Tufted Duck, 1 Pheasant, 2 Swift, 3 Moorhen, 10 Herring Gull, 1 Lesser Black backed Gull, 2 Common Tern, 3 Cormorant, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Great spotted Woodpecker, 1 Kestrel, 1 Hobby, 2 Skylark, 1 Sedge Warbler, 7 Reed Warbler, 4 Swallow and 3 Chiffchaff. There were 2 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Long tailed Tit, 4 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 1 Firecrest was heard singing, 1 Treecreeper, 2 Song Thrush, 3 Blackbird, 3 Chaffinch, 3 Linnet, 8 Goldfinch, 3 Yellowhammer and 2 Reed Bunting. It was nice to add a new dragonfly to the patch list with 5 Red veined Darter being seen and 1 Scarce Chaser (2nd record in 10 years) was also noted.
Firecrest
Red veined Darter - male
Beautiful photos !
ReplyDeleteThe Firecrest is one of my favorite birds. Great photos on your blog.
ReplyDeleteFirecrest is without a doubt my nemesis bird. I have searched for it many times on visits to Europe without success. The last time, in Slovenia, several other birders were present and many saw the bird. I saw nothing, nada, rien, nicht, zilch, zippo! It will probably remain ever thus!
ReplyDeleteHello Marc, stunning bird that Firecrest and I love the photos. Not an easy bird to capture, they are so fast. The Red veined Darter is also well presented in your capture.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Roos
Really amazing, beautiful, and sharp photos of this Firecrest. It is also a beautiful little bird. The photo of the Red-veined Darter - male is really superb.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Helma