I love to see them arriving in late March and early April in all their fine Summer plumage. This is a clear symbol that Summer is on the way for me and an exciting time.
At this time of year the colouration is a little less exciting but they're always a joy to watch as they run along and perch on fence posts or atop a tree. It's sad to think they're leaving these shores now for about six months, but they will be back and looking better than ever.
This little guy sat nicely for me in the warm morning sunshine.
In typical pose.
I think you nicely summed up my own feelings about Wheatears Adam. I'm seeing the last ones of 2014 about now so it will be a true harbinger of spring when they reappear.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Wheatear images Adam.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the Wheaters for OWT! Love them!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you ^_^
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
They are pretty birds, great shots! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteI so love seeing birds from across the pond! Much fun!
ReplyDeleteThey look like sweet little birds!
ReplyDeletePretty little guys.
ReplyDeleteYou must be patient - it's not easy to consistently capture such great shots of our feathered friends.
Beautiful bird photos. That last one is amazing, the colors of the bird and background are so close, yet with the shallow depth of field, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteUsed to really like watching these in the mountains - were a real sign that the seasons had changed.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Beautiful captures.
ReplyDeletePretty little birds.
ReplyDeleteThey're very attractive!!! I'm all for the concept that the population of this beauty is increasing!!! Can't have enough birds in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteHopefully there number is increasing; beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletejust love their soft tones!
ReplyDeleteInteresting little birds that I'd love to spy one day:) They look like interesting characters:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird,
ReplyDeleteCute bird, great shots! How nice that you got to say goodbye, before they are off.
ReplyDeletegreat shots of these beautiful little birds
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I love wheatears, last year i had a female wheatear run alongside me for quite a while, while i was walking
ReplyDeleteCute bird and I wish all the migrants safe travels.. This time of year is bittersweet for me... Thank you for linking in Adam....Michelle
ReplyDeleteI've really come to adore them, largely because of your wonderful photos!
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