Another trip to Minsmere, this time looking for Bearded Reedlings, but no luck this time. But I soon forgot the Beardies though.
A Chiffchaff in the morning sun.
Magpie not looking it's best.
From South Hide lots of Godwits and my first shot of Black and Bar-tailed with the plumage differences showing clearly, with the one Bar-tailed out in front.
Down in the dunes Hobbies were after the abundant Dragonflies. It was breezy so the Hobbies were virtually hovering at times.
Dispute between a couple of Chiffchaffs.
Along with the Hobbies a hovering Kestrel.
The Stonechats were also in pursuit of insects making regular leaps into the air.
Lastly a Migrant Hawker sunning itself.
Another rewarding day at Minsmere and again not enough time to visit two of the main hides, Bittern Hide and Island Mere.
Best Wishes,
Trevor
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(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.