Whimbrel at Deeping Lakes

© Josh Jones© Will Bowell
Whimbrels pass through our area in fair numbers during spring and autumn, but rarely seem to land, with most records referring to birds flying over. This individual was probably present all day at Deeping Lakes, found by Will Bowell in the afternoon, it eventually came right up to the main track allowing for excellent photo opportunities.

Wheatears at Baston & Langtoft

Female

Male
Both birds photographed on 24.4.06.
© Mike Weedon

Whinchat at Serpentine Brick Pit

This male was feeding with at least nine Wheatears on Sunday 23.4.06.
© Mike Weedon

Ring Ouzel at Deeping Lakes

© Trevor Williams
One of two cracking male Ring Ouzels found by Chris Lines this morning following Will Bowell's female found at the same site yesterday.

Common Tern at Grummit's Scrape

© Josh Jones
Back on breeding grounds.

Ringed Plovers at Baston & Langtoft GP

© Josh Jones
This pair of Ringed Plovers look well settled now at BLGP.

Blue-headed Wagtail at the Dog in a Doublet

© Brian Stone
Third day at least.

Grey Partridge at Blackbush

© Will Bowell
Blackbush remains one of the strong holds for this scarce species in the PBC area.

Blue-headed Wagtail at the Dog in a Doublet

© Will Bowell

© Mike Weedon
An influx of this continental race of Yellow Wagtail has taken place in the recent days in the UK. This bird was hanging around with British Yellow Wagtails and Pied Wagtails on the Sluice at the Dog in a Doublet over the Easter weekend.

White Wagtail at Baston & Langtoft GP

© Will Bowell
The New Workings at Baston & Langtoft GP are great for Wagtails and Pipits and White Wagtails are being seen daily here.

Ringed Plover at Baston & Langtoft GP

© Will Bowell

Reed Bunting at Serpentine BP

© Brian Stone

Wheatears at Serpentine BP

© Brian Stone

Oystercatchers at Dog in a Doublet

© Brian Stone

Little Ringed Plover at Baston & Langtoft pits

© Mike Weedon

Little Owl at Deeping Lakes LWT

© Mike Weedon
One of a pair photographed on 5.4.06.

Tree Sparrow at Eldernell

© Mike Weedon
Sweetly singing bird on 7.4.06.

Scandinavian Rock Pipit at Baston & Langtoft GP

© Josh Jones
Scandinavian Rock Pipits that have wintered on the British coast move north, inland on their way back to the continent at this time of year meaning Pipit flocks are well worth searching. This bird was in the same flock as a summer plumaged Water Pipit.

Water Pipit at Baston & Langtoft GP

© Josh Jones
A superb find for Josh Jones on his local patch. This species is a rare visitor to the Deepings area and one in summer plumage is quite something.