Saturday 2 May 2015

Macclesfield Migrants

A nice sunny morning in the wilds of Cheshire had me in search of any migrants I could find. The result was a couple of Redstarts and plenty of Willow Warblers. Otherwise, it was many of the usual birds, but a lot busier than normal. There are mates to be found, territories to be safeguarded and nests to be built.

Male Redstart surveying his patch.

A Blue Tit inspecting a prospective nest site.

Nuthatch enjoying the sunshine, upside down, because they can.


 


15 comments:

  1. Great shots......your patience is rewarded!

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  2. Perfection Adam, I love the first one, superb.

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  3. Enjoying your bird shots so much, Adam. Perfect shots.
    Thanks for dropping by.

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  4. Such little beauties! Wonderful photos!

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  5. Beautiful birds and especially beautiful against that bright blue sky.

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  6. Great photographs as always. I love the nuthatch.

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  7. Great shots of the nuthatch and what beautiful blue skies over Cheshire.

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  8. Great series, and it certainly looks like a top-notch place for nest.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-bubble-man.html, and I hope you'll join us again next week.

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  9. Upside down because you can is always the best way right?

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  10. Wonderful photos! I love the little blue tit.

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  11. so stunning against that blue sky

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  12. I love the Nuthatch, one of my favourite birds and I know they are common to see but I will never tire of seeing a Blue Tit, they are just a beautiful little bird and such character that you have captured so well.

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  13. We get nuthatches and I love seeing them dash down the tree trunks in what seems such an unlikely way.
    Thank you for adding more of your beautiful bird pictures to #AnimalTales

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  14. The Mother says - Once again, some stunning photos, especially the Blue Tit - that's my favourite :) #animaltales

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  15. Your birds are wonderful, I love when we are gifted with a rare sighting, as much as the 'regulars!'

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