What a difference a week makes, today its so cold, raining and very wet everywhere. Last Sat the sun shone, its was warm and we set of to visit RSPB Fowlmere. Not many photos but we did have some great sightings.
Saw our first swallows flying over the mere & swooping down to drink or take insects from the surface, not sure which. Then we had great views of a singing Chiffchaf followed by our first Cettis Warbler singing noisily. The reserve has a very clear chalk stream around one side and we saw a few brown trout but no water voles.
A pair of Little Grebes, well there were 2 when I clicked the shutter but you can see one under the water.
A number of Greylag about.
We also had great views of a pair of Marsh Harriers bonding and carrying nesting material over the reed beds.
Unfortunately the Turtle Doves had not returned yet, so a good reason to go back soon.
Tony
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Lovely images Tony, thank you. the turtle doves have been reported now, although I think the cold and windy weather is probably keeping them hunkered away! A hobby and grasshopper warbler were also seen over the weekend.
Mark
Thanks Mark, will have to make another visit soon.