Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Northern Wheatear

The long awaited return of our summer visitors has started, and I went out especially last weekend to look for some. I knew a few places to look, places that I've been to many times over many years. Thankfully my main target was there in it's usual habitat and looking rather splendid too.

The Wheatear is a favourite of mine and confirms that Spring migration is under way.
The weather was favourable and I soon picked out a pair flitting around the stone wall.
I was then treated to a lovely courtship display that I had not witnessed before. Welcome back!




The male.

His female mate.


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10 comments:

  1. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz19 April 2017 at 10:23

    So lovely! Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  2. Gordon19 April 2017 at 11:49

    Some cracking shots , well timed.
    All the best Gordon.

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  3. eileeninmd19 April 2017 at 12:19

    Hello, they are beautiful birds. Lovely photos! Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  4. Anu19 April 2017 at 13:35

    Wonderful photos! I think that soon (during next weeks) the wheatears will come also here.

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  5. A Colorful World19 April 2017 at 15:34

    Wonderful photos! Love the inter-action. They are beautiful birds!

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  6. Liz19 April 2017 at 17:56

    Wonderful shots, Adam!

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  7. eileeninmd22 April 2017 at 16:43

    Hello Adam, great shots of the Northern Wheatear! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~22 April 2017 at 22:04

    She's paying close attention! What great photos! Enjoy your weekend.

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  9. Anni 23 April 2017 at 10:46

    Love the action shots today Adam.


    Thanks so much for linking in and sharing this with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend. It's much appreciated.

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  10. Inspired By June23 April 2017 at 18:34

    Just came from Phil's blog where he had a pic of this sweet bird. Thrilled to see more here, Adam! Great captures!

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