Thursday, 29 May 2014

Summer Migrants

A few weeks ago I managed to see my first Spotted Flycatcher of the year and also my first male Pied Flycatcher of the year. I've been looking for him for a while now without success. I think I was sat in some vegetation with my binoculars for a good hour, and in that time, many birds came to me. The weather was good, sunny and warm, and the day was perfect, with Cuckoo singing over one shoulder and Pied Flycatchers building a nest right in front of me. Doesn't get much better than that for me.

Pied Flycatcher



His female partner.




A lovely male Redstart.

And the unexpected Spotted Flycatcher



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14 comments:

  1. Christian Perrin30 May 2014 at 00:44

    I love those days when you can really lose yourself in the woods and there is lots of nature about.

    Cute birds. Only the Redstart is familiar to me after my stay in the UK, but the flycatchers look like little characters!

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  2. TexWisGirl31 May 2014 at 15:35

    such beauties!

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  3. Bob Bushell31 May 2014 at 15:55

    Oh, beautiful images, my fave is the male Pied Flycatcher, fantastic.

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  4. Phil Slade31 May 2014 at 16:10

    The full set Adam. Nice work in sitting and letting the birds come to you and getting such fab shots.

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  5. Hootin Anni31 May 2014 at 16:21

    I loved 'em all!!!! Wishing I lived in your part of the world...just so I could get photos of them. Beautiful Adam.

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  6. carol l mckenna31 May 2014 at 16:26

    Always dynamic and beautiful wildlife photography ~ love the birds ~ happy weekend to you ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. eileeninmd31 May 2014 at 16:55

    A pretty variety of bird. I love the pretty male Pied Flycatcher! Thank you for linking up to my critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure31 May 2014 at 17:33

    Two really looking birds to find and photograph and I especially love the one singing. Are you brave enough to cross the bridge today with me? Have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Ileana31 May 2014 at 19:16

    Wondeful birds! Love them all!

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  10. Unknown31 May 2014 at 19:26

    I love the pied flycatchers. They're adorable.

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  11. sunshine31 May 2014 at 20:27

    Great series and sights, especially the Pied Flycatcher.

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  12. Debbie31 May 2014 at 21:38

    Beautiful birds!! And perfect timing on the one chirping!!

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  13. Karen1 June 2014 at 03:32

    Lovely shots of the sweet little flycatchers! I love the one singing.

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  14. theconstantwalker1 June 2014 at 09:01

    Lovely birds to see...fantastic images

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