Scruffy

Scruffy, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

The highlight of the morning was that I managed to sit and spend time with this little lad and his mum. One of last years Roe looking very scruffy in his, slowly disappearing, winter coat but happy enough to have a chat.

New, Without Tags!

New, Without Tags!, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

At this time of year Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers suddenly appear and I always enjoy trying to get close enough for a shot. The only problem is that I struggle to tell the difference! I always thought, 'pale legs' = Willow Warbler, 'dark legs = Chiffchaff! But as Mother Nature has a cruel sense of humour, there are apparently exceptions to that rule. Regardless of what this is, it is a lovely little bird.

Spring Coats

Spring Coats, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

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At this time of year the local Roe deer start to lose their thick winter coats, the velvet falls off their antlers and they take on an altogether smarter appearance.
It won't be long before we see the little ones that we really need to maintain the small population.
In the last two days, I have seen three of these wonderful animals at the side of our roads after being hit by cars.

Green Wings Or Green Leaves

Green Wings Or Green Leaves, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

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Little flowers are popping up all over the place at the moment and although I'm far from being an expert, I quite like taking pictures of them because they don't run or fly away!
This little one was tiny and I think it is a Green-winged Orchid, but as usual any positive I.D. would be great.

Dance Of The Whitethroat

Dance Of The Whitethroat, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

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Another beautiful, blue sky day and another day spent wandering the hills and cliffs. It is far too easy to lose track of time and I must have spent a good 45 minutes walking backwards and forwards along the cliffs trying to get a shot of the Whitethroats. The Sun was always in the wrong place and they were very quick, but they are lovely little birds to follow.

Gulls & Bouys

Gulls & Bouys, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

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Following a particularly disastrous morning walk that made me wonder why I carried a camera, we made our way through town to Peveril Point. It is one of my favourite places and tends to be reasonably quiet.
Far out to sea the Sandwich Terns were fishing, leaving the Rock Pipits to keep us company while I did some much needed target practise on the Herring Gulls.

Mister & Misses

Mister & Misses, originally uploaded by julian sawyer.

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There were more misses than shots this morning which is always disappointing on such a glorious day. The Chiffchaffs and Willow Warbers just wouldn't play, the Kestrels and Buzzards stayed way too high and the Peregrine didn't even bother to show up.
A lovely wander though and one I had looked forward to all week.