Privet Hawkmoth Caterpiller

West Country Wanderings

A mixed bag this year given the unseasonal mix of weather in the South West this last two weeks. Who knows if the Hooded Merganser is of wild origin ?

And Then There Was One

The lone female but no sign of this year's two young that were in the vicinity on Friday. The male bird unfortunately died in a collision with a vehicle but this bird has still been able to fledge two young despite a real dearth of prey this season. What with another wet summer and a poor year for voles, I would be surprised if many young survive this year.

Grey Seal @ Castle Mill Lock

Stuck in the lock for an hour this morning.

Summer Shrike @ Sea Palling

Given away by the Whitethroats who constantly scolded this smart Red-backed Shrike that seems content this summer with it's surroundings at Sea Palling.

Cley - all in a line

Shame the Spoonbills were not more obliging this afternoon at Cley.

And More..........

Great subjects to photograph.

OK, So where are all the Butterflies ?

Very few Butterflies about again this year.

More Spotted Flycatchers

Feeding young in Willington.

A Touch of Colour

Ouse Farm Tempsford

Grey Wagtail and Spotted Flycatchers with young.

I Do Like Little Owls

Three adults around this evening with potential breeding as well.

Lethargic Finches

One or two lethargic finches around the garden today. I hope they're not deseased.

Kingfisher - Willington

With the high water levels on the river, Kingfishers have been harder to find than most years. Finding this one fishing near the bank this evening was nice.

Fledged Today

First day out the nest with younger siblings several days behind.

Garden Close Ups

Slow Worm

Two seen in Willington today.

Feed Me !

Two Turtle Doves

Two of four present this evening at Hill Farm.

Kite-Fest

Recently caught up with these Kites - simply fantastic birds although I must do better with my exposure settings.