AROUND WEST CORNWALL

I WENT FOR THE PURPLE HERON TODAY 

BUT IT KEPT IT'S DISTANCE.

THE REST WERE TAKEN AROUND WEST CORNWALL.

PURPLE HERON, juv.

AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER

AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER

RUFF

BAR-TAILED GODWITS

BAR-TAILED & BLACK-TAILED GODWIT FIGHTING

GREYLAG GEESE

MED. GULL, juv

REDSHANK

SANDWICH TERN

Norfolk - part 2

Here are some of the bird shots from Norfolk,taken mostly in the rain. You can see 3 extra pairs of legs underneath the female Avocet. These Spoonbills were breeding in Norfolk.

Hayle Estuary

We have been twice to try to see the American Bittern and today was our lucky day (no photos), probably due to the fact that Monty was there and he seems to be making a habit of seeing rarities on his birthday. Last year it was a Raddes. So thank you Monty and happy 90th!

Here are some pictures from Hayle Estuary over the weekend.

Think this is an Adult Med. Gull and this one probably a 2nd Winter Med Gull.

Thought this was interesting as one of the Greylags has a collar on.

2008 Birds