Wednesday 10 June 2015

Beautiful Bluebells

Visited a local woodland a few weeks ago to photograph the bluebells.








Thursday 14 May 2015

Bempton

A few weeks ago I visited Bempton Cliffs. I managed to get a few decent photos of the residents, as well as some unexpected visitors.

Tree Sparrow

Jackdaw

Jackdaw

Displaying Gannets

Razorbill with Puffin

Razorbill

Dolphins

Dolphins

Dolphins

New beginnings

So, I've not been on here for a while as various things have got in the way but I am hoping to be a bit more active on my blog from now on.

I have been out a fair bit this year, compared to recent times and have seen some good birds. My year list is currently at 102, which by my standards is pretty good.

I am hoping to post on here as much as I can, although the next couple of months may be a bit hectic as I am getting married at the end of June. I am also hoping to get back into photography so I'll try and pay a few photos as and when I can.

Thanks for reading

Sunday 16 June 2013

Quality not Quantity

First time out for a while. Went to a survey site this morning. Didn't have very much there but we did have brilliant views of a Green Woodpecker. We also had a nice singing Tree Pipit and also Woodlark. A few Orchids starting to appear too so should be able to get some good photos next visit.

Thursday 9 May 2013

Robust Orchid

Just found out from a forum that I had photographed Robust Orchid Anacamptis robusta in Mallorca.




This Orchid is only found in a handful of locations throughout the world. More information can be found here http://www.nandoperettifound.org/en/page.php?project=424

Wednesday 8 May 2013

Mallorca 2013

I've just compiled a quick summary of our week in Mallorca. 94 species seen plus Turtle Dove, Wren, Great Reed Warbler and Reed Bunting just heard.  I will try and get a full report done soon.
  1. Little Grebe - several seen at Tucan Marshes 
  2. Cormorant - several seen on breakwaters in Pollensa Bay 
  3. Shag - several seen on breakwaters in Pollensa Bay 
  4. Night Heron - several seen at S'Albufera 
  5. Great White Egret - 1 seen at S'Albufera and one see at Albufereta 
  6. Cattle Egret - several seen at S'Albufera 
  7. Squacco Heron - 3 seen at S'Albufera 
  8. Little Egret - many seen at various sites 
  9. Grey Heron - 1 seen at La Gola in Puerto Pollensa 
  10. Purple Heron - several individuals seen at S'Albufera, Albufereta and Ca'n Cuarrassa 
  11. Shelduck - a few seen at S'Albufera 
  12. Mallard - many seen at various sites 
  13. Gadwall - 2 seen at Tucan Marsh, 2 at S'Albufera an 2 on Torrent de Sant Jordi 
  14. Shoveler - several seen at S'Albufera 
  15. Marbled Duck - 2 seen at S'Albufera seen on Es Cibollar 
  16. Teal - 2 seen at S'Albufera on Es Cibollar 
  17. Pochard - 1 seen at Tucan Marsh 
  18. Red-crested Pochard - several seen at S'Albufera 
  19. Osprey - 1 seen at S'Albufera and several seen over Pollensa Bay 
  20. Booted Eagle - 1 pale phase seen at Boquer Valley 
  21. Marsh Harrier - many seen at S'Albufera and Albufereta 
  22. Montagu's Harrier - 1 male seen in fields at bottom of Boquer Valley 
  23. Kestrel - 1 seen at Ca'n Cuarrassa and 1 seen in Boquer Valley 
  24. Eleonora's Falcon - 1 seen in Boquer Valley 
  25. Red-legged Partridge - 2 seen in field in Alcudia and 4 seen at Boquer Valley 
  26. Pheasant - 1 seen in field in Alcudia 
  27. Moorhen - several seen at various sites 
  28. Coot - several seen at various sites 
  29. Red-knobbed Coot - several seen at S'Albufera 
  30. Purple Swamphen - several seen at S'Albufera 
  31. Oystercatcher - 1 seen on coast road between Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia 
  32. Black-winged Stilt - many seen at S'Albufera 
  33. Stone Curlew - 2 seen in field in Alcudia, 2 at Boquer Valley, 2 at Albufereta and 2 at Ca'n Cuarassa 
  34. Little Ringed Plover - 1 seen at S'Albufera 
  35. Ringed Plover - several seen at S'Albufera and a several at Albufereta 
  36. Kentish Plover -several seen at S'Albufera and a several at Albufereta 
  37. Curlew Sandpiper - several seen at S'Albufera 
  38. Little Stint -1 seen at S'Albufera and 1 seen at Albufereta 
  39. Wood Sandpiper - 1 seen at S'Albufera 
  40. Common Sandpiper - several seen at various sites 
  41. Redshank -1 seen at S'Albufera 
  42. Spotted Redshank - 2 seen at S'Albufera 
  43. Greenshank - several seen at S'Albufera and 1 seen at Albufereta 
  44. Black-tailed Godwit - 1 seen at S'Albufera 
  45. Ruff -1 seen at S'Albufera and 1 at Albufereta 
  46. Yellow-legged Gull - many seen at various sites 
  47. Audouin's Gull - several seen around Puerto Pollensa 
  48. Common Tern - several seen at S'Albufera 
  49. Wood Pigeon - many seen at various sites 
  50. Collared Dove - several seen around various fields 
  51. Scop's Owl - pair seen on back lane near Hotel Pollensa Park 
  52. Common Swift - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April) 
  53. Hoopoe - 1 seen in field in Alcudia 
  54. Bee-eater - several small flocks seen at S'Albufera 1 flock of c.40 at La Gola 
  55. Wryneck - 1 seen at the Boquer Valley 
  56. Sand Martin - many seen st Tucan Marsh 
  57. Crag Martin - 2 seen at Boquer Valley 
  58. Swallow - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April) 
  59. House Martin - many seen at various sites (huge movements on 28th April) 
  60. Yellow Wagtail (iberiae- several seen at various sites 
  61. Nightingale - several seen at various sites 
  62. Redstart - many seen at various sites 
  63. Wheatear - 1 seen in field Alcudia and 1 seen at Albufereta 
  64. Whinchat - many seen at various sites 
  65. Stonechat - many seen at various sites 
  66. Blue Rock Thrush - 1 seen at Boquer Valley 
  67. Song Thrush - 1 seen in the Avenue of Pines 
  68. Blackbird - several seen at various sites 
  69. Sardinian Warbler - many seen at various sites 
  70. Whitethroat - 1 seen at Boquer Valley 
  71. Moustached Warbler - 1 seen at S'Albufera 
  72. Fan-tailed Warbler - many seen at various sites 
  73. Cetti's Warbler - many seen at various sites
  74. Willow Warbler - several seen at various sites 
  75. Wood Warbler - several seen at various sites 
  76. Bonelli's Warbler - 1 seen in Puerto Pollensa 
  77. Chiffchaff - 1 seen in the Avenue of Pines 
  78. Blackcap - 1 seen in trees around Formentor Beach 
  79. Firecrest - several seen at Formentor Beach 
  80. Spotted Flycatcher - many seen at various sites 
  81. Pied Flycatcher - many seen at various sites 
  82. Great Tit - 1 seen at S'Albufera 
  83. Blue Tit - 1 seen at Formentor Beach 
  84. Woodchat Shrike - 1 seen at Albufereta and 1 at S'Albufera 
  85. Raven - several seen at Boquer Valley 
  86. Spotless Starling - small flock at Ca'n Cuarassa 
  87. House Sparrow - many seen at various sites 
  88. Goldfinch - many seen at various sites 
  89. Chaffinch - several seen at Formentor Beach 
  90. Greenfinch - many seen at various sites 
  91. Linnet -1 seen in fields along Puerto Pollensa bypass and one at Ca'n Cuarassa 
  92. Serin - many seen at various sites 
  93. Cirl Bunting - 1 seen at Boquer Valley 
  94. Corn Bunting - several seen at Albufereta

Friday 3 May 2013

Return from Mallorca.

We arrived home today from Mallorca after a week of mixed weather. We totalled 94 species seen and all without a car. Pretty pleased with the total. Will compile a full species list and trip report soon. Meanwhile, back to work tomorrow.