Redstart

Redstart on territory in a Greensand Ridge woodland

Black-necked Grebes at Priory CP

One of two Black-necked Grebes at Priory CP, 27th April 2006 by Ray Roche. April is traditionally an excellent month to find this species passing through Bedfordshire on its way north.

Nighingale at Stewartby

One of three Nightingales that were singing around Stewartby Lake during the spring of 2006. Image taken on 26th April by Andy Whitney.

Wheatear at Blows Downs

One of eight Northern Wheatear on the Downside slopes - there were c.45 birds reported that day.

Ring Ouzel at Pegsdon Hills

In an excellent spring for Ring Ouzels in the county, this was one seen at Pegsdon Hills on 2nd April 2006, by Robin Edwards.