Thursday, 21 April 2016

They're Back!!

My excitement this week has been palpable. With news of migrant birds making their way into the country, I've been itching to get out there at every possible moment. Not easy when you spend nearly twelve hours outside the house for work.
I saw the weather forecast on Monday (Who am I kidding? I am always checking it for good birding conditions) and Tuesday and Wednesday were looking very promising indeed. No clouds, just sunshine. Perfect conditions for decent photography. So I booked Wednesday off and set my alarm for 5.30am. I woke before it in excitement.
I saw so much. It was an amazing day with many highlights, but I will start with just two.

These both have travelled from their African wintering grounds to return to the UK for breeding, and are possibly the two birds I look forward to meeting up with again the most when April arrives. The Common Redstart and the Pied Flycatcher.
Enough waffle from me. I'll let the birds do the talking.

Common Redstart (male).

Pied Flycatcher (male) in the early morning sunlight.



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13 comments:

  1. Suza21 April 2016 at 11:32

    fantastic pictures of beautiful birds.
    best regard
    susa

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  2. eileeninmd23 April 2016 at 14:24

    Hello, sweet birds. Both the Redstart and the Flycatcher are beautiful. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure23 April 2016 at 14:53

    These birds are so gorgeous. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Jutta.K.23 April 2016 at 19:05

    So lovley. i like this little birds.
    wonderful photos !
    Greetings from Germany

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  5. Unknown23 April 2016 at 19:25

    Beautiful captures! I love the flycatchers.

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  6. FAB23 April 2016 at 21:16

    Two classic Spring arrivals. Well shot Adam.

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  7. sandyland23 April 2016 at 23:41

    BEAUTIES ALL

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~24 April 2016 at 02:04

    The black and white coloring is striking! Beautiful photos!

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  9. Rajesh24 April 2016 at 12:34

    Beautiful and cute.

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  10. Anni 24 April 2016 at 13:01

    ...and aren't they gorgeous. I can understand your excitement!!!

    Thanks for stopping by to add your post link to today's I'd Rather B Birdin' linking tool. Much appreciated as always.

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  11. Latane Barton24 April 2016 at 13:07

    Isn't that flycatcher just the cutest thing? We have flycatchers here in Va. but they are a different variety. Just love yours.

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  12. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©24 April 2016 at 14:06

    Pied Flycatchers are so cute!
    ~

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  13. A Colorful World24 April 2016 at 17:28

    An exciting day! Wonderful shots!

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