Day 2 of the Norfolk trip included a terrific little bird that had been around since before Christmas, and was high on my list of birds to see. Sheringham has a good record of over-wintering Black Redstarts, but this year they had one that that was of Eastern race that is usually found in Asia, rather than Europe.
It had been a very wet day, and you can tell by the state of the poor thing. Really bedraggled and looking rather sorry for itself. That said, it was feeding well and no worse off for the soaking it had endured. A great bird to eventually see.
Click here to see my vlog of day 2 of my trip:
Eastern Black Redstart (rather wet)
Little Egret
Meadow Pipit
Oystercatcher
Great photos of a very special bird. Yes, it looked very wet.
ReplyDeleteHi Adam,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful series of photos.
The black redstart is especially beautiful, even though it's completely soaked from the rain.
I wish you a lovely weekend.
All the best, Irma
The black redstart does look bedraggled. I always enjoy seeing oyster catchers. Great photos.
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ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt is exiting to has this bird hanging around, for all to see.
What a beautiful bird too. Great photos and video. I also love the Egret and Oystercatcher. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.
...Adam, thanks for taking me along on this birding trip, where are we off to next?
ReplyDeleteAwesome. photos and video ~ such a delight ~ thanks
ReplyDeleteAlways special when a rarity hangs around long enough to be enjoyed and photographed so well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteThe more bedraggled the cuter the bird appears with its tuft of feathers.
ReplyDeleteThe 3rd photo is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteAwww the Redstart looks so pretty even though it is so wet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a special treat to see the Redstart- I love the photo of oystercatcher with his reflection in the water. Great photos - thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the video and photos, and appreciate the amount of work that goes into this. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteHello Adam :) Thank you for paying me a visit. I enjoyed watching the video and the birds you saw, especially the Redstart, all beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Sonjia.
I've always been intrigued by Norfolk (I've read lots of books set there) so it is fun to see your photos (here and below) and this very sweet bird. Poor thing looks a little bedraggled in the rain, but then aren't we all? Your photos really capture it to the very best. And also, thank you so much for stopping by Marmelade Gypsy on Saturday's Critters. I loved your comment.
ReplyDeleteYou always have the best photos. Wonderful birds everywhere!!!
ReplyDeletesoooo exciting to see a bird for the first time. even more exciting to get beautiful pictures. all of your images are wonderful!!
ReplyDeletehe might be bedraggled, but he is a cute little thing. Enjoy your birding. Have a wonderful weekend, and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteOh my, he's really VERY cute and VERY ruffled! 🥰
ReplyDeleteWe also have redstarts here, but they don't have such a red belly. This one is really special! Your other bird sightings are lovely too, Adam.
All the best from Austria, Traude
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