Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper, Meadow Lane GP, 31st August 2008 by Steve Blain. An excellent find by Jack O'Neill.

MVCP - 30th August 2008

Two of the c.23 Black Terns that were present all day.

Marsh Harrier seen circling over the MVCP access track near wetland 9. The photos shows how much darker the bird looked when only the shaded underside was visible.

An enjoyable day at MVCP. c.23 Black Terns present all day, two sightings of (probably the same) Marsh Harrier, Peregrine sat on top of one of the chimneys, 1 Little Egret and three Oystercatchers. Photos by Martin Green.

Yellowhammer at Broom

Yellowhammer, Broom GP, 29th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Robin at Broom

Robin, Broom GP, 29th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Spotted Flycatcher

One of two at DWR today, the first there for nearly twelve months.28/08/08

Redstart at Pegsdon

This male Redstart has been at Pegsdon Hills for over two weeks now. 25th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Ruddy Ducklings

Two Ruddy Ducklings, with a proud mum at Rookery South ClP, 24th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

More Shag

More of Richards juvenile Shag at Harrold & Odell CP, 24th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

MVCP 24th August 2008

A walk around the MVCP Pillinge with Neil Wright produced stunning views of a Kingfisher perched in excellent light, and a close fly-past by two Sparrowhawks. Photos by Martin Green.

Marsh Harrier

Marsh Harrier, Rookery South ClP, 23rd August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Perched Shag

Shag at Harrold-Odell CP

With an influx of Shags during the week, it was likely that Beds would get one. SCB suggested I'd get one on my next visit to Harrold...

Wheatear

Wheatear, Pegsdon Hills, 20th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Wood Sandpiper

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper, Meadow Lane GP, 19th August 2008 by Steve Blain.

Blunham Garganey 08

Pretty certain this same bird has been present since 17th July at this site.

Pegsdon Redstart 10th Aug 2008

Tracked down this smart bird and then attempted to capture with the equipment I had available. This is a hand-held, digi-phone-binned shot using Nokia N73 and 8x45's. Bird still present in same bushes on 16th August at least.

Possible arctica Dunlin

Possible arctica Dunlin, Broom GP, 9th August 2008 by Steve Blain. A few more images can be found here.

Juv Spotted Flycatcher

There are probably two pairs of Spotted Flycatchers around the houses in the middle of Broom GP. This is part of the second set of fledgelings seen in the last couple of weeks. 8th August 2008 by Steve Blain.