So off to Wicken Fen, water levels too high for much on the birds front. Still did see lots of Warblers, Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, Bullfinch, Redshank, Common Tern and my first Turtle Dove of the year.
Common Darter I think.
Lots of these handsome fellows about.
So went on to Welney which also had very high water levels so no chance on waders and little of the reserve was open. Did have a nice Marsh Harrier and a nice view of a Hobby. So if few birds lets look at the insects.
Blue Tailed Damselfly
Small Tortoiseshell
Female Black Tailed Skimmer I think
Common Darter
Red Admiral
Small Tortoiseshell
Common Darter
Grey Heron
Little poser this chap
Male Black Tailed Skimmer
This chap saw me off.
So on to Anglessey Abbey. The house is home to teh Fairhaven Collection and the gardens are excellent.
7 comments:
WOW!! And I'll say it again, WOW! Fabulous pictures.
We had some of that blue sky here too! Looks like you made the most of the good weather.
Many of your pictures are not showing but I like what I do see...
thanks folks
leaz - i wonder why that is? what browser are you using?
Wonderful photos Pete and thanks for putting the names of the various subjects and butterflies and such on top of each as I really want to learn them. I know your expect us all to know as much as you do but ..... Pete....I do not know most of the birds and insects you have there so the names help lots.
oceans - certainly don't expect you to know them. On the insects I put the names for info and in case i've got it wrong someone can correct me. I am NO expect.
bear in mind most of these are European species you will never have seen! I'd struggle on North American species.
pleased you liked them
Love the little swallows.
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