Friday 29 February 2008

The Lodge, Sandy.






Spent some time at the feeders by the shop over the last couple of days, 27th&28th, photographing the Redpolls, Siskin, Bramblings. All showed well and during the afternoon of the 28th a woodcock flew low over the car park.

Stratton Park storm water pit (Dunton NR)






Took an early morning walk,27th feb, around and the first new bird there for me was a Shelduck, a few common and black headed gulls were present too. 3 Lapwing were displaying and also a pair of Ringed plover were showing well, and a single stonechat, the 2nd new bird, was near the pit. Other birds seen around the pit and adjacent fields: reed bunting,yellowhammer,goldfinch,fieldfare+100.

Thursday 28 February 2008

Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpoll, The Lodge, 28th February 2008 by Steve Blain. An individual with a rather gingery 'poll'.

Wednesday 27 February 2008

Friday 22 February 2008

More Mealy action




More shots of the frosty Mealy Redpoll at The Lodge, 22nd February 2008 by Steve Blain. Taken through a window, unfortunately.

Wednesday 20 February 2008

Sunday 17 February 2008

Knotting Green pamorama



Knotting Green, 17th February 2007. A pamoramic shot of the set-a-side. Click on it to see it big then scroll left and right to view.

Short-eared Owl



Short-eared Owl, Knotting Green, 17th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Stock Dove


H/Regis 16/02/08, Not normally so approachable

Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl, Old Warden, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Little Owl

Little Owl, Old Warden, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Saturday 16 February 2008

Redpoll sp.

Redpoll sp., The Lodge, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain. Anyone want to have a stab at what this is? Mealy or Lesser?

Tuesday 12 February 2008

Monday 11 February 2008

Mealy Redpoll

Mealy Redpoll, The Lodge, 11th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Firecrest at The Lodge




Picked up on call by Derek Gruar; located by Darren and Katie and twitched by a variety of Lodge staff. This bird is a male; it sang vigorously and also chased Goldcrests. It was seen in the woodland near the main house, and also in the yew trees in the car park (Google Map).

Active Barn Owl(s)


I was stalking a young male when this came past me - hence snap shot rear view

Sunday 10 February 2008

Friday 8 February 2008

LTT's Together

Through d'glazed window. There were 7 before I found my camera

Green woodpecker Old Warden 4 february 08

1 0f 6 feeding in the same field, 2 of which came to blows.Common Buzzard perched at the same time.

Thursday 7 February 2008

Tuesday 5 February 2008

Thurleigh. Bedfordshire. January 2008.







I visited in the hope of seeing the short eared owls but no luck, but the Hen harrier gave good views a few times, and a group of 3 Grey partridge was a welcome sight. Other birds seen: Common buzzard, stonechat,barn owl, kestrel in good numbers.

Sunday 3 February 2008

Merlin

Adult male Merlin, Broom GP new workings, 3rd Feb 2008 by Steve Blain.

Ring-necked Parakeet

A wander around Linslade, after a report for the christmas bird hunt, produced this bird this morning. Also a male Blackcap.

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