There had been a really rare bird around the Gloucestershire Oxfordshire border for a few weeks, but it was just a little too far for me to make a visit to see it. Then one weekend I was helping my daughter move her belongings into her new place in Bristol, and it got me looking at the map and thinking that I could potentially "drop in" on my journey home. I was certainly glad that I did, as I managed to get some brilliant views of the Long-tailed Shrike, that is only the third ever bird recorded in the UK. Both others were seen in the North of Scotland, and one just weeks before. So this was an first in England and one of the best birds I've ever been fortunate to see with my own eyes. Well worth the extra few miles on the way back home.
You can see my video footage of the bird here:
Long-tailed Shrike
Excellent captures of a pretty bird! 👏
ReplyDeleteHello Adam,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bird and a great sighting. Your photos and video are awesome.
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What a fantastic spot! It’s funny seeing this as a major UK rarity when they are so common here, but your photos really capture how striking they are. Well worth the extra miles!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to get to see this bird and take so many great photos. We have a Shrike here and I am going to the preserve tomorrow. I hope I see one! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteBravo.
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