Sunday, 28 September 2014

Wheatear

I've seen more Wheatears this year than any other. I'm not sure if this is down to me being more observant, in the right places at the right times or if their numbers are increasing here.
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.
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22 comments:

  1. Phil Slade28 September 2014 at 09:30

    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.

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  2. Bob Bushell28 September 2014 at 20:11

    Beautiful Wheatear images Adam.

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  3. carol l mckenna29 September 2014 at 20:09

    Wonderful shots of the Wheaters for OWT! Love them!

    Happy Day to you ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. eileeninmd29 September 2014 at 22:45

    They are pretty birds, great shots! Have a happy week!

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  5. Jenn Jilks30 September 2014 at 02:24

    I so love seeing birds from across the pond! Much fun!

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti30 September 2014 at 03:12

    They look like sweet little birds!

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  7. NCSue30 September 2014 at 11:25

    Pretty little guys.
    You must be patient - it's not easy to consistently capture such great shots of our feathered friends.

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  8. Rhonda Albom30 September 2014 at 11:29

    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.

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  9. Stewart M30 September 2014 at 11:57

    Used to really like watching these in the mountains - were a real sign that the seasons had changed.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. Linda30 September 2014 at 17:56

    Beautiful captures.

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  11. Unknown30 September 2014 at 20:54

    Pretty little birds.

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  12. Hootin Anni30 September 2014 at 21:28

    They'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.

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  13. mick30 September 2014 at 21:30

    Great photos of a beautiful bird.

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  14. sunshine30 September 2014 at 22:09

    Hopefully there number is increasing; beautiful photos.

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  15. TexWisGirl30 September 2014 at 22:09

    just love their soft tones!

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  16. Rohrerbot1 October 2014 at 02:06

    Interesting little birds that I'd love to spy one day:) They look like interesting characters:)

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  17. thewovenspoke1 October 2014 at 02:47

    Beautiful bird,

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  18. Karen1 October 2014 at 03:28

    Cute bird, great shots! How nice that you got to say goodbye, before they are off.

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  19. Margaret Birding For Pleasure1 October 2014 at 06:06

    great shots of these beautiful little birds

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  20. Crafty Green Poet1 October 2014 at 15:04

    Lovely photos. I love wheatears, last year i had a female wheatear run alongside me for quite a while, while i was walking

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  21. Rambling Woods2 October 2014 at 04:24

    Cute bird and I wish all the migrants safe travels.. This time of year is bittersweet for me... Thank you for linking in Adam....Michelle

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  22. A Colorful World4 October 2014 at 05:32

    I've really come to adore them, largely because of your wonderful photos!

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