Mediterranean Gull at Maxey pits

© Mike Weedon
This juvenile bird was present on 29.7.07. Scaly juveniles are perhaps the least often encountered age group of Med Gulls in our area (which are scarce to start with).

Black Tern at Maxey pits

© Mike Weedon
Black Tern, Maxey pits, Cambridgeshire, 21.7.07.
This bird was found by Mark Ward.

Turnstones at Maxey pits

© Mike Weedon
Three of six Turnstones, Maxey pits, Cambridgeshire, 21.7.07.

Immature Pied Wagtail

© Roy Norris
Waters edge at Ferry Meadows

Great Crested Grebe and Young

© Roy Norris
Taken at Ferry Meadows today a Great Crested Grebe and the 'Zebra' like young.

Nene Washes Crane

With all due thanks to Charlie, without whom I wouldn't have seen this. Late afternoon at the Nene Washes, with a non birder who is presently staying with me, I got a super view of a Crane in the company of at least 17 Little Egrets. I didn't have my scope with me which was unfortunate, but I did have my DSLR with a Tamron 75-300 zoom. The associated photos were taken at too great a distance, but at least provide a record of what was for me a very exciting spec.
Max

Yellowhammer

© Roy Norris
Hedgerow - viewing point Etton Road pit

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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