Black Terns at Maxey pits

Quick dip to pick...
© Mike Weedon
Two Black Terns, Maxey pits, Cambridgeshire, 31.5.07 (DSLR)
These birds were found this morning at the Etton Road site by Leon Smith (though they left high at 9.15am). Two Sanderlings were also present this morning.

Swallow at Ferry Meadows

© Peter Beesley
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Reed Warbler

© Roy Norris
Observed along the Nene River (Old course) between Stanground and Farcet.

Lapwing Juvenile

© Roy Norris
Seen on arable land at Stanground from Pondersbridge road.

Little Gull at Baston & Langtoft

© Mike Weedon
Adult Little Gull, Baston & Langtoft pits, Lincolnshire, 20.5.07 (DSLR)

More Phal record shots

I went down again this morning to see if this gorgeous bird was still there, and it was! It is still prone to going just out of sight behind the Nene bank, but occasionally comes out to play. I have included three different views; the rear showing the striking white stripe. I was cursing the wind again, but there's always something!
Max

WIlson's Phalarope on High Wash

© Mike Weedon
This splendid bird was found by Jonathan Taylor this afternoon (10.5.07). Doubtless it is the female from Grafham, which was not seen today after about a week there.

Blue-headed Wagtail at Blackbush Drove

© Will Bowell
This female type Yellow Wagtail was collecting nesting material from the side of Blackbush Drove this morning. From the greyish, blue crown and nape and white throat and supercilium, it would appear this is of the race flava ('Blue-headed' Wagtail), more typically found in central and eastern Europe.

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Grasshopper Warbler

The elusive

The not so elusive

© Eugene Flanz

Picture taken at Orton Brick Pit

Willow Warbler at Ferry Meadows

© Roy Norris
Photographed in wooded area South of Gunwade Lake. Having watched it for a while, I noticed that it moved from perch to perch in a confined area and I just waited until it returned to the best one for the shot.

Great-crested Grebe at Ferry Meadows CP

© Will Bowell
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Mallard at Ferry Meadows CP

© Will Bowell
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Swift at Ferry Meadows CP

© Will Bowell
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