Rainbow Rising

A short burst of dramatic weather yesterday evening along Wood Lane.  A mniute later and the colour intensity had gone.  The complete 180 degree arc was as vivid as this.

3 for 2 offer at Grafham

At close quarters today - Sabine's Gull and two Grey Phalarope, all storm blown birds at Grafham.   Shame I couldn't have got out earlier when the light was better.

barbastella

Cambridgeshire and a new species for me.  To be honest, I don't know much about bats and this could any species.  Evidently, it is a Barbastelle Bat though and quite a rarity too.