Not the finest shot of a Dartford Warbler, but this is the best I have managed so far. There are not too many of these around here, so when I saw one from the car I just had to try and get a closer look.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Rules & Regulations
Things haven't really changed much over the last 130 years or so. There are still too many signs telling you what you can and can't do. Now, I don't tend to interfere with shrubs, flowers or birds as a rule, but I do like to wander off the beaten path every now and again. So, three out of four isn't too bad....
Monday, 5 April 2010
Busy Bee
Finally, a beautiful, blue sky day. And all of a sudden people seem to out-number the birds and beasties. I'm not complaining, we need all the visitors we can get, but it does mean that I have to find other places to hide. It also means that as my larger subjects fly, run or slither away I have to concentrate on the smaller residents.
Saturday, 3 April 2010
The Old Man
I haven't seen this chap for a while. He is the head honcho around here and is getting on a bit. All the local Roe Deer are looking a little rough around the dges at the moment, but this one has a fine set of antlers, at least.
First Willow Warbler?
At least, that is what I think it is. A very heavy crop on this one, there was two of them and they were quite far away. But, pale legs = Warbler apparently, so unless any of you birders can confirm this as a Chiffchaff (which are also here) I'm going to stick my neck out.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Rain Stopped Play
I was like a bear with a sore head this morning until finally, the rain stopped. After a week of bad weather and the prospect of a rather soggy long weekend the skies suddenly cleared and the Sun came out. Well, that was enough for me, I was out of the door and on the cliffs almost before my boots were laced up.
Location, Location, Location
The Purbeck Cliffs are always a great place to be, but in the Spring there is so much going on. Herring Gulls have always been a favourite of mine, they have the most expressive faces. Not easy for a bird..
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Quiet but never silent.
I missed the Sun this morning, not because I was late but because the early wander was done and dusted by the time the clouds cleared. When...
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This morning we headed for the cliffs as the sky was clearer than it had been and it looked as if the day was going to stay that way. On... -
I missed the Sun this morning, not because I was late but because the early wander was done and dusted by the time the clouds cleared. When... -
Slip, Slide And Away , a photo by julian sawyer - Purbeck Footprints on Flickr. These are the kind of shots I would have liked of the wild ...
