Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Tuesday 31 July 2012

Stonechat

I came across a small family of Stonechat some weeks back while up at Danebower Quarry. Two adults and three juveniles on that occasion. Last week I made a return visit, where I quickly found both adults but only one juvenile. It could well be that the others were hiding in the bracken, just as the one I saw soon did. You can't mistake that "chat" call that they make. It's like a clicking noise and pretty loud for the size of the bird.
The male is a really handsome beast. It has a lovely black head and orange chest, while the female has a brown head and a tinge of orange on the chest. They posed really nicely for here and the light wasn't too bad either.



The female with a nice juicy caterpillar for the little one.


23 comments:

  1. I really wish I could see a Stonechat. I did see a Windchat once at the coast.

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  2. Superb images Adam... lovely little birds to see.

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  3. Great series!! They're beautiful. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. What a darling family! That one with the worm is just priceless. I'd love to see them someday and hear their loud call, but in the meantime, you've given me a great look at them.

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  5. Great photos of beautiful birds.

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  6. Pretty bird, the male is gorgeous. Great shots.

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  7. The males are the most pretty usually..all the better to attract the girls.. Lovely photos..Michelle

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  8. Beautiful birds and Great photos

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  9. that´s a sweet little bird. It differs a bit from what I am used to see. I hope all juveniles made it to adulthood. :)

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  10. WoW, amazing close ups with so much detail. they are adorable little birds!!

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  11. Wow, these are beautiful images! As much as the birds themselves, I like the soft green backgrounds. Great photography.

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  12. You are right that the stonechat are beautiful birds, and your photography does them justice. Perfect light, as you say, and a very interesting post.

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  13. Great pictures you show of some beautiful birds.

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  14. Oh they are lovely! Great photos of them!! /Susanne

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  15. Splendid little birds - I saw a par of these on my last day of birding as a UK resident! That was almost 20 years ago.

    Nice pictures.

    Stewart M - Australia

    PS: Team UK has just won it first golf medal!

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  16. Beautiful little bird and very good shots ! Have a nice day !
    Greetings from Liva :-)

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  17. What a beautiful bird! Your pictures are great.

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  18. Gorgeous shots of the Stonechat Adam! That last photo of the female is perfect!

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  19. Love the colour of their breasts in combination with the colours of their other feathers. I hope they are as sweet as they appear to be. LOVE that tasty-looking worm. :)

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