Today started at the scrape with it raining gently. Not much
has changed over the last few days other than the ruff has finally disappeared
(south I assume) as have the little grebe chicks, though these seem to have
gone down the throat of the heron.
Around 9.00 the rain stopped so I went to the Elms in hope
of something good. There was – a spotted flycatcher (I’m easily pleased). I came across it on a twig with deep shadow
behind it giving the images a pleasing look. Several times it flew from the twig
hunting but returned allowing me to adjust the camera settings each time – due
to the dark backdrop I had to under-expose by minus 2.5-3 stops – I’ve never
had to do that before.
After it moved off I did manage to relocate it on the north
side of the Elms but I never got close again. It then started to rain seriously
so I retired to the Obs for a coffee and a chinwag. It seems the Obs are going
to be organising a lot more trips in the future so keep an eye on the website
as to where they are going.
Around 3.00 this afternoon the rain stopped so I ventured
out again. No sign of the spot fly in the Elms but I found a garden warbler in
Middle Field and 7 whinchats along the Ancient highway track.
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| Gardeen warbler |
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| Whinchats along the Ancient Highway |
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| Whinchat at Dickson's corner |
They then moved
into the brambles by Dickson’s Corner but as normal they never let me get
closer than 35-40 yards but nice to see.
I would like to extend a few words on fly catcher machine in India.
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