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

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

Monday 23 May 2016

Corn Bunting

I'd only ever seen a Corn Bunting once before and it was a fleeting glimpse from a car as it sat on an overhead telephone wire. Not really the best view. I've been on the search when I think I am in the right areas for them, but with no luck. Sites in Norfolk have always drawn a blank when it seems everyone else can find them.
So the other week when I was at Martin Mere, I made the walk out of the reserve to an area where they were supposed to be. I got good directions and my luck was in. Singing from the top of a tree, there he was. An unusual song. It made a few fluttering flights, almost Pipit/Skylark like and returned.
This one Corn Bunting put a smile on my face, and put my year list at 160.




13 comments:

  1. Nice little bird - and one that I never saw. I'm sure you will have a great time on the Farne Islands - take more memory cards and longer lenses! (I'm also sure you know this, but Puffins are not as large as most people think, so more lens is always good!)

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. I'm always fascinated to see the birds you have "over the pond" from us. Thanks for sharing each week at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/!

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  3. so wonderful Pictures. Great work.

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  4. I've never seen one, maybe we don't have them over here. Lovely shots of this cute little bird.

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  5. On the first shot it looks like the bird is just coming out of its sleep. Nice.

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  6. Concratulations on Corn Bunting! Great photos! I have never seen Corn Bunting.

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  7. Hello, congrats on your Corn Bunting. Pretty shots! Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day and the week ahead!

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  8. What a little beauty and so good of him to pose for you at last. Congrats!

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  9. Excellent shots of this fellow!

    https://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/05/3-scary-things-i-saw-at-bookexpo-in.html

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  10. A great capture, Adam! His striped front is a bit like our House Sparrow.

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  11. Glad you found it and got the wonderful photos. We have an e-mail and text list to notify people of unusual birds in our area...Michelle

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