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

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

Saturday, 10 June 2017

Stonechat

The Stonechat is a stunning little bird. Especially at this time of year when the male is in his full summer breeding outfit. The black head is much darker at this time and the orange breast nice and bright. The female is not so colourful, but still a lovely bird to watch.
I watched a really lovely pair at Beeston a few weeks ago, but didn't have my camera with me, and I was a bit gutted because the male gave some really good views in the sun. Then just a week later I came across another pair at RSPB South Stack on Anglesey. The light  was even better and they came really quite close to me.

A stunning male, in typical pose.




The female, also keeping a lookout.




With a big juicy spider.

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15 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~10 June 2017 at 19:10

    How neat to get it 'lifting off'! Wonderful photos to share today! Enjoy your weekend.

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  2. eileeninmd10 June 2017 at 20:33

    Hello, the stonechat is a beautiful bird. The male has lovely colors. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  3. Gordon10 June 2017 at 22:04

    Cracking set of shots there Adam.
    Have a good one, Gordon.

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  4. Tomoko11 June 2017 at 06:00

    Wonderful photos! Especially the third photo is my favorite. Nice shot!
    Have a good new week.

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  5. Anni 11 June 2017 at 10:56

    He's so pretty@@@ I like the one where it's taking off in flight. The colors are gorgeous.

    Thank for linking in with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!

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  6. Anni 11 June 2017 at 10:58

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring Station12 June 2017 at 17:51

    He is a cutie. Like all the pics but especially where he's landing.

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  8. Photo Cache12 June 2017 at 20:15

    What beautiful captures.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  9. NCSue13 June 2017 at 02:00

    He's so cute! I wish we had some of your pretty feathered friends here!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/pretty-view-in-ladies-loo.html

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  10. Dianne13 June 2017 at 02:13

    A beautiful little bird - so cute

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  11. Lea13 June 2017 at 15:41

    Great photos!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  12. Louca por porcelana13 June 2017 at 22:38

    Beautiful!Great pics!

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  13. Linda15 June 2017 at 05:56

    What a sweetie! Love the shot where he's flying!

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  14. Mary Howell Cromer15 June 2017 at 09:47

    What beauties this adorable little chaps are, so lovely!

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  15. Anonymous6 June 2022 at 20:34

    Saw several Stonechats on the Lizard peninsular in early May

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