Sandhill Crane

I finally cracked and twitched the Sandhill Crane today a superb bird. Left home at 04.45 and was on site at 07.00 with the bird already showing distantly in the gloom. Fortunately better views were had later in the morning. The bird was calling constantly, probably realising it should not be on its own. Other birds seen on site were 20+ Crossbills, 6+ Northern Wheatears, 3 Little Egrets, numerous Skylarks and Meadow Pipits, 4+ Common Buzzards and a Marsh Harrier.

Thanks to Matt Eade for finding the Willow Emerald Damselfly.

Record shot of Willow Emerald Damselfly