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

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

Thursday, 16 April 2015

Pied Flycatcher

I think I've mentioned on a few occasions my excitement of Spring and its arrival. The birds that arrive at this time of year are the main reason for my excitement. Last week offered up some goodies in the form of Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs, but the real gems for me are only just getting here now. The Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Ring Ouzels, Cuckoos and others. When I see any of these I feel so privileged to be in the same location as them.
Last night I managed to see my first Pied Flycatcher and Redstart of the year. It was getting dark, but I managed a few shots. I hope to see some more in the next few weeks.
 



21 comments:

  1. Flied Piecatchers (as I tended to call them in my youth!) are such great birds - used to see them in old woodlands in Devon.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. they have not come to my place yet. But soon I hope :)

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  3. What a sweet little bird, Adam! Great captures.

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  4. Sweet bird! This time of year can be very exciting indeed!

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  5. I see what you mean. What a sweet bird!

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  6. What a pretty bird. Great shots of your Pied Flycatcher. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  7. Great photo series on this sweet little bird.

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  8. what a gorgeous little bird!!!

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  9. Beautiful photos of this flycatcher, which I will probably never see in person. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Such a beautiful bird! Thank you for sharing your great photos!

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  11. You did well Adam, especially to find a male like that one. Around here it is really difficult to find Pied Flys on migration as they seem to go directly to their breeding haunts in the hills. Same in the Autumn - they just disappear south without so much as a "goodbye".

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  12. Fantastic shots! They haven't arrived here yet.

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  13. It's beautiful!!!!!! Love the 3rd photo from the top especially.

    I'd like to invite you to Hootin' Anni's to view a special post of nature's thrilling day for me.

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    1. PS....Adam, thanks for sharing this link at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week.

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  14. What a beautiful little bird!

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  15. Such a gorgeous little pied flycatcher! Great shots!

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  16. Beautiful flycatcher. I didn't know they came with such formal black and white attire. Hooray for Spring! Although you always seem to have good birds.

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  17. What a cutie, and he stands out so well against the mossy branches.

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  18. Glad you were able to get some shots of the cute birds... Love springtime... Michelle

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