Ring-Necked Duck Priory CP

I popped into Bedfords Priory CP late morning to see if I could finally catch up with the RND as previous visits had not proved fruitful. I am glad to say I managed to catch up with it today on the smaller of the two finger lakes :-)

Hybrid Red-crested Pochard x Mallards

Three hybrid Red-crested Pochard x Mallards, Bedford Park, Bedford, 24th August 2014

Spotted Flycatcher Goldington

Spotted flycatcher Goldington

1of a pair present since the spring.Unfortunately no sign of any breeding activity this year after successfully fledging young at the same site the previous year

Bedford Sprawk Nest

Garden nest in Bedford with five (edit SIX!) large chicks.

The double

Pied Flycatcher, Bedford Park, 28th July 2011

Wood Warbler, Bedford Park, 28th July 2011

Well done to Martin Palmer for capturing both the Wood Warbler and the Pied Flycatcher that were in Bedford Park on 28th July 2011.

Pied Fly



Pied Flycatcher, Bedford Park, 28th July 2011

 This Pied Flycatcher was in the same group of trees a Wood Warbler was also frequenting.  An excellent couple of finds for David Roche in Bedford Park, 28th July 2011.

Peregrine Falcon video

Peregrine Falcon - ex BT building, Bedford, UK. 12th August 2006

Melanistic Black-headed Gulls

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Ray comments:"I first picked it up looking down to the sailing club from the 'Beach' . it immediaterly stuck out like a sore thumb in the Bins as being so much darker than all the other Black heads in flight but as I got nearer I was struck by the amount of white in the tail, and, having got nearer still by how pale it appeared in the wing and head compared to what I remembered of the bird the other day. However as soon as went back into the air it immediately stood out alongside the other Gulls so I remain somewhat confused,undecided etc and stuck firmly sitting on the fence as to wether it was a different bird or just different lighting conditions!!!!

The 2 from the other morning (see below) are an attempt to show the tail and some colour comparison with the other Black heads and the rest are from this afternoon.

Regards Ray Roche"

Peregrine on the BT tower

The regular returning female Peregrine on the disused BT building in Bedford, 12th August 2006 by Steve Blain

Manx Shearwater

Manx Shearwater, Bedford, 17th September 2003. Found on conservatory roof in Addington Close, Bedford. Ringed by Errol Newman, photo Dave Kramer.