PTOrnithphotology
This is a phographic record and journal of bird sightings and can also be used as an information resource for ornithologists. Although I have been a keen birder for many years, I have only recently got into wildlife photography. I still think of birdwatching as my main passion, but now I try to take some pictures of the birds I encounter aswell. Hope you enjoy my blog.
Friday 30 September 2011
Leggy Stint at Lound
Seen on 29th Sept on Chainbridge Scrape all day, photos and video taken at 10.45am. I am certain this was the same bird reported as a possible Long-toed Stint.
Thursday 31 March 2011
Carsington Water 29/03/11
3 Great Northern Divers present, 2 juveniles and 1 adult still predominently in winter plumage. Also a Black Redstart discovered today near the wildlife centre by another birder....... after I'd left...... Doh!!!
Also a genuine wild Barnacle Goose with the domesticated flock on Stones Island, apparently first tagged as a first year bird at Caelaverock reserve in 1997.
Old Moor and Wombwell Ings RSPB
Old Moor - First sand martins of the year and a swallow through. 2 Med Gulls in the Black-headed Gull colony on the Mere. 1 Pintail on Wath Ings.
Wombwell Ings - Pair of Garganey (seen copulating!), pair Shelduck, pair Pintail, pair Red-legged Partridge, 1 Green Sandpiper, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew and 7+ Redshank
Wombwell Ings - Pair of Garganey (seen copulating!), pair Shelduck, pair Pintail, pair Red-legged Partridge, 1 Green Sandpiper, 3 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Curlew and 7+ Redshank
It's a Grebe Fest!
The harsh weather and frozen inland water bodies meant that sightings of grebes became very scarce for me this winter. No doubt that many decided to head for the coast for the winter, but sure enough as the weather and temperatures have picked up in late Feb and into March, they all begin to return.
A day in the environs of Hatfield Moors, near Doncaster, is a good call for a grebe fix this spring. Supporting a generous number of breeding Great-Crested and Little Grebes the area is fast becoming a strong hold for Black-necked Grebes aswell. Add to this the unusual but sight faithful summering Red-necked Grebe at Ten-Acre Lake and you really can't expect much more on the grebe front within a smallish area.
A day in the environs of Hatfield Moors, near Doncaster, is a good call for a grebe fix this spring. Supporting a generous number of breeding Great-Crested and Little Grebes the area is fast becoming a strong hold for Black-necked Grebes aswell. Add to this the unusual but sight faithful summering Red-necked Grebe at Ten-Acre Lake and you really can't expect much more on the grebe front within a smallish area.
Black-necked Grebe |
Great-crested Grebe |
Red-necked Grebe |
Spring at Blacktoft Sands RSPB
March 8th 2011 - Raptor Watch at Howden Reservoir
Fantastic morning that was so good it ended up being a whole day staked out at Windy Corner in brilliant sunshine! Spring is in the air!
Sightings - 1 juv Rough-legged Buzzard, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 3+ Goshawk, 3+ Sparrowhawk, 3 Peregrine, 7+ Common Buzzard, 4 Kestrel, 7+ Raven, 1 male Red-brested Merganser, 6+ Curlew, 3 Goldcrest.
Also took a walk up the top end of the valley past Slippery Stones and onto Howden Edge late afternoon. At least 50 Red Grouse up there and at least 12 Mountain Hares most still with very white fur!
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Sightings - 1 juv Rough-legged Buzzard, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, 3+ Goshawk, 3+ Sparrowhawk, 3 Peregrine, 7+ Common Buzzard, 4 Kestrel, 7+ Raven, 1 male Red-brested Merganser, 6+ Curlew, 3 Goldcrest.
Also took a walk up the top end of the valley past Slippery Stones and onto Howden Edge late afternoon. At least 50 Red Grouse up there and at least 12 Mountain Hares most still with very white fur!
Sparrowhawk |
Goshawk |
Goshawk |
Raven |
Sunday 13 March 2011
February in Full
Busy times and sadly the blog has been rather neglected of late. Some recent highlights from a few limited days in the field.
Chatsworth Park
Deer |
Red Deer |
Fallow Deer |
Bewick's Swan |
Whooper Swan |
Barn Owl |
Black-throated Diver |
Long-eared Owl |
Eurasian White-fronted Geese |
Willow Tit |
Blue Tit |
Long-tailed Tit |
Reed Bunting |
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