After a very gusty wind overnight, where I put the moth trap off before bed, in case it flew seaward, John and myself headed down to Warkworth for a stroll.
It was bright and warm in the sun, but the wind made it difficult to see very much. The days highlight flew in from the west, and settled on a sheltered bit of the salt marsh - a Little Egret. I didn't notice in the field but it had very long aigrettes right down its back as it was coming into breeding dress.
There was very little else to note other than a Chiffchaff, a few Tree Sparrows and a Small Tortosieshell around the car park. This Linnet was also in full song, staking out a territory.
After this, a walk around some farmland and along an old railway near Hipsburn didnt produce much either. Chiffchaffs again, 3 Buzzards, 16+ Redwing, a singing Grey Wagtail and a Red legged Partridge was about it really.
The warm sun had the sallows buzzing with insects.
Love the Sallow shot, wondered what you were doing..Egret has come out nice too
ReplyDeleteYes not bad considering...
ReplyDeleteIt's starting to look a lot like spring. I love that last photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah....
ReplyDeleteStunning shots Stewart.....just catching up!
ReplyDeleteSuper pics Stewart
ReplyDeleteThanks Em and Lorraine :)
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