Early mornings in the Goyt Valley have been stunning this year. So many weekends have started in full sunshine, no cloud cover and no rain. This is great for me wanting to see and photograph birds and nature, but not so good for the ever decreasing water level. The reservoir is as low as I've ever seen it. I'd like some rain, but obviously if it could fall at night that would be really helpful.
Blackcaps have been in good voice, and as ever, making it difficult to spot them as they sing from within the leaf cover. Every now and again they show themselves. I just have to be ready when they do.
Male Blackcap
Common Sandpiper on the shoreline of the ever retreating water line at Errwood Reservoir.
The male Blackcap remains elusive among the foliage, his rich song betraying his presence, offering fleeting glimpses to those patient and attentive enough to witness him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat birds and photos. I like the Blackcap, the pretty Sandpiper and Cuckoo.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up your your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend.
It really is nice to have the dry days to get outside with your camera. It could rain at night! Love the cuckoo perched on that twig!
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