Tuesday 18 March 2014

Green winged Teal and Firecrest in Warks.

Tuesday 18th March 2014
After a disappointing day yesterday I decided to have another go for the two 'star' birds in South west Warwickshire. After a phone call from Dennis W. that the Firecrest was showing well from the pub car park at Earlswood lakes I headed off despite the forecast of heavy showers. As I arrived on site the heavens opened and it was a frustrating wait for the rain to ease off. When the rain eased enough to get out of the car it wasnt long before the Firecrest could be heard in the trees and bushes right next to the car park.and then the bird appeared, almost overhead. The Firecrest then showed almost continuously for the next hour often just a few feet away. After taking a few photographs it was time to have another attempt at seeing the Green winged Teal at Moreton Bagot. This time I was better equipped in terms of information and equipment. The Teal showed well in the 'scope' as did the 5 Green Sandpipers, but a bonus bird was my first Little ringed Plover of the year.
Firecrest, Earlswood Lakes
Firecrest
Firecrest
Firecrest

4 comments:

  1. Cracking shots Bob.I'm so jealous because I didn't get a decent shot and must have just left before you arrived.

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    1. Cheers Max, as ever pure luck the bird popped up at the right time in the right place but it was patrolling quite a small area and singing, so relatively easy to keep track of.

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  2. Really nice Images Bob...............

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