Out n' about

A quick selection of images from out and about, if you need any details let me know.

Gadwall, Newton Marsh

one of three, I think, well I know two are a pair and this male I think is a juvenile that
has been following mum and dad about as again three Gadwall were seen last year too

Lesser Black-backed Gull at Preston Docks

as above

my local residents!

one of five I have seen over the last few months; as well as the well known ones

Garden visitor (but not my garden), I liked the irridesence

Rook in the garden

three of eight juveniles Mute Swans I came across

Where does the time go?

A selection of images from here and hereabouts... apologies for delays in posting... where does the time go? And let's face it, weather hasn't been great for photography.

That Blackcap has thrown me, despite going through my poorly organised archives, which I have still to post, I think the same male has become a regular visitor to my garden... along with the Sparrowhawk – that I have yet to see make a kill in the last twelve months... you'd think he'd sod off somewhere else (maybe the local pigeon fanciers!).

Male Sparrowhawk

What you looking at?

I like house sparrows and think they are greatly over-looked and oh look the sun is out!

This male blackcap has started appearing regularly in the garden – nice one mate.

Best in a stew, but one of the few I have seen without that awful mix a ma toes nnit

I have 10,000 rubbish pictures of Jays....

This Rooks bills seemed a little odd... any comments appreciated (ack of 'white' and 'hairy')

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker

Female Great Spotted Woodpecker

Pied wagtails seem to be everywhere all of a sudden....

He's back!