I had a lovely walk around the foothills of Macclesfield Forest recently. I managed to find a few things that I wasn't expecting to see, and adversely didn't see some things that I wanted to see. The good weather continued though, and that is always a great to help to me when I get out.
The reservoir edge had a Grey Heron, Common Sandpiper, Mandarin, Grey Wagtail and lots of the smaller species in the trees surrounding it. There were some brilliant butterflies, and a first sighting for me of a Purple Hairstreak butterfly. While I was wathcing this, a juvenile Common Redstart hopped into view, which in turn alerted me to a Common Sandpiper. It was just a lovely morning and very relaxing.
There was so much more to see, which you can see on my YouTube video below, and if you do like this sort of thing I'd really like you to Subscribe so that you can see more of my content and walks.
You can watch my recent visit here:
Common Sandpiper
Purple Hairstreak Butterfly
What beautiful photos and video, Adam.
ReplyDeleteI think the long-tailed tit is so cute, they are truly adorable birds to look at.
I wish you a very good weekend.
All the best, Irma
Hello Adam,
ReplyDeleteGreat outing and collection of birds, butterflies and critters. I love the Heron, the Robin and Long-tailed Tit, all great sightings. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
Fantastic variety of bird and butterfly life around the reservoir! Beautiful photography as always!
ReplyDelete...Adam, you have such a varied collection today, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what you will see when you go out...even just outside your own home. Love all of these my friend, off to watch the video now! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh wow...it was nice to SEE you and hear your accent. We should all try to do that at sometime. I loved it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Adam :)
ReplyDeleteYou chose the perfect place to see a great variety of birds and seeing a certain butterfly for the first time is equally exciting,...perhaps not for a birder, :)but a pleasant experience none the less. I loved this post Adam.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
All the best
Sonjia.
Adam I came to tell you I couldn't watch your video because there was no sound. This is the third blog I have visited where this has happened. I'm really sorry-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds and butterflies!
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky to see so many beautiful butterflies and birds in the reservoir. The long-tailed Tit is so beautiful.
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