There were plenty of other birds on show too, with Spotted Redshanks, Ruff, Avocets and lots more. A great reserve that I can highly recommend and one that I'll be returning too.
This is not my image, but was taken by birder Dave Adamson. This is the male.
Little Egrets were in good numbers across all of the pools.
The Marsh Harriers were really active. I had the pleasure of watching several food passes between the males and females.
There were good numbers of Ruff in varying plumages. Here is one with a white head, and an Avocet and Teal for company.
Spotted Redshank.
An Avocet coming in to land, with some of the many Spotted Redshank, Black-tailed Godwits and Lapwing behind.
Avocets in flight.
Wow, awesome birds and sightings. Congrats on your rare Harrier lifer! They are all wonderful photos! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good day. Love the harrier photos.
ReplyDeleteNice waterbirds!!! Looks like a very productive outing!
ReplyDeleteI love the redshank with their long legs. Please stop by and linkup http://ohmyheartsiegirl.com/heartsie-girls-wordless-wednesday-25/
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Karren
Love the Avocets with their black tipped wings..Wonderful action photos..Have a wonderful week..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos... as always!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a wonderful photographer. I always appreciate your visits, and I want to thank you for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/07/variations.html
Always fun to see birds I'm not familiar with. You have quite an assortment here. The Avocets are eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteNice. Love the flying and the reflections.
ReplyDeleteAnother new bird for me. The Avocet.
ReplyDeleteFantastic to see your local birds -- the avocets are gorgeous (and quite different in plumage than the American avocet I'm used to seeing)
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific list of birds for one place Adam. Seeing both Marsh Harrier and Monty's has to be a special day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific list of birds for one place Adam. Seeing both Marsh Harrier and Monty's has to be a special day.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this! I was there on my trip to the UK - I saw the Monty's as a very distant bird, and I assume that the rain of tides must have changed as there seems to be more water and more birds than when I was there! Got great scope views of Spotted RS in full breeding plumage - I almost fell off my hide seat when I found them!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
So many beautiful shorebirds and great captures. Congratulations on sighting the Montagu's Harrier.
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful, and yet the Harrier is really an amazing and handsome bird!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds...just LOVE the Harriers!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your lifer Adam..that is always exciting... I love the photos, but especially the last one.. in flight and clear as a bell... Wonderful... Michelle
ReplyDeletelots of beautiful birds. Both the Harrier and the water fowl Love all of them. :)
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