I have been a little laxed in doing the blog mainly because I have been out in the field from early morning doing the moth trap, till dusk trying to get images of the Pratincoles. On two evening I literally fell asleep at the computer.
Red Kite high over the Pilot PH Saturday morning
Rosy Starling singing on its favourite perch
Rosy Starling guarding its feeder
The Rosy Starlings favourite perch during its one day stay
Rosy Starling singing
Punk Rosy Starling
Late Sunday morning the Burt family were at Boulderwall when mum Janet spotted at Collared Pratincole hawking over Cookes Pool, this was quickly joined by another. Neil Burt quickly got the news out, so I and other locals were on site watching the Pratincoles in a matter of minutes. They performed fantastically well all afternoon and evening for all the visitors. Monday morning while looking for them again we found 2 roosting in the Pea Field at the back of Hookers, all we could see were their heads popping now and again , when we suddenly realised that there were 3 Pratincoles present. As far I know this small flock represents the biggest flock ever to have been seen in the UK. It wasn't long before they all up hawking showing very well all day. Tuesday morning there was only 1 bird present, sadly today there are none. I spent far to much time trying to get all 3 birds in a single image but failed. During this few days the Hobby's were very active, 2 Cattle Egrets arrived, up to 5 Great White Egrets were present along with the seemingly ever present Glossy Ibis and the Bitterns occasionally booming.
The resident Barn Owl has been out along the entrance track most afternoons
Bearded Tits seem to be every where at the moment
Great information and images thanks :)
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