Typically though, it was a grey afternoon, and the birds were content to hide behind branches and leaves and out of range for any good shots.
Seeing them more than made up for it though.
Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you
Sunday, 29 April 2018
Pied Flycatcher
A long overdue visit to the Goyt Valley turned out to be very fruitful, with almost all my target birds safely ticked off. I thought it was going to be a disappointing trip when after an hour or so all I had was Canada Goose and Great Crested Grebe. I was grateful to bump into a fellow birder who kindly put me onto a male Pied Flycatcher. I didn't see any last year, but I ended up see two males today, with a third bird also noted.
Typically though, it was a grey afternoon, and the birds were content to hide behind branches and leaves and out of range for any good shots.
Seeing them more than made up for it though.
Typically though, it was a grey afternoon, and the birds were content to hide behind branches and leaves and out of range for any good shots.
Seeing them more than made up for it though.
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Pretty bird! One I've never heard of, or will ever see.
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This is an interesting species Adam. It's one that I hardly ever see on migration, coming or going. Why not?
ReplyDeleteNever seen one before.
ReplyDeleteSplendid birds! Used to head down to Devon to see them.
ReplyDeleteLong time, no visit! Hope all is well with you.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
How wonderful you had such a fruitful trip! Glad you saw the pied flycatcher. Awesome photos!
ReplyDeleteNever of heard of it but it's very nice looking.
ReplyDeleteThat's so wonderful! I have never heard of one before and glad to see it in your post!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Sydney and have a great week ahead
Love the little chickadee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/04/saints-among-us-then-and-now.html
Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos despite the weather!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Kay
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ReplyDeletehow nice! I have been looking for them but no luck so far. Hope tehy will come soon.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty little bird!
ReplyDeleteCute little guy!
ReplyDeletePretty shots from your "grey day."
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bird and nice photos even on a gray day..Michelle
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