Willow Warbler ad lib

Singing 30 May, Colesden. Willow Warbler with chiffie type notes at the start - digi-binned!

Hoopoe

Hoopoe, Biggleswade, 29th May 2009. Beds has had a fantastic run of Hoopoe records in recent years, long may it continue!

Busy GSW

One result of an interesting observation period.

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe, Broom GP, 27th May 2009 by Steve Blain.

Sanderling

Sanderling, Castle Mills pit, 16th May 2009 by Steve Blain.

Curlew Sand

Curlew Sandpiper, Derek Whites Eggs pit, 15th May 2009 by Steve Blain.

Little & Arctic Terns - Stewartby Lake

A few images of the Little Terns and a one of a group of Arctic Terns at Stewartby Lake, photos by Martin Green

Hobby

One of twenty hobbies and 100+ swifts here yesterday

Common Tern - Stewartby Lake

One of several Common Terns doing frequent close flypasts of the Stewartby Lake Gullwatch this afternoon, photo by Martin Green.

Oystercatcher - Stewartby Lake

One of two Oystercatchers that flew over the edge of Stwartby Lake nearest to the MVCP Visitors Centre, photo by Martin Green

Another Temminck's shot

Temminck's Stint, Castle Mills, 10th May 2009 by Steve Blain.

Whinchat - Stewartby Lake

A record-shot of the Whinchat found by Paul Wright, photo by Martin Green.

Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint, Castle Mills pit, 9th May 2009 by Steve Blain.

Broom Sanderling

With apologies to the Broom regulars - my first visit here since the Scoters over a month ago comes up trumps. I'm sure Mr Blain has better images mind you...

Common Sandpiper - MVCP

Common Sandpiper on MVCP Pillinge, photo by Martin Green.

Hobby

Hobby, Rookery, 3rd May 2009 by Steve Blain. More can be found here.

White Stork

The one that got away. This White Stork was apparently seen by several hundred observers as it flew over the Shuttleworth aerodrome just before 2pm on 3rd May. Unfortunately none of them were birders! This image was taken by Mike Beechey.