Mud glorious mud !!!

You can't beat lying down in the mud waiting for a couple of birds to come along and brighten up a dull day.
These are from Staveley nature reserve.


Juvenile female Whinchat

I had to wait a while for this Male Wheatear to get in just the right spot with the light on him.

Made a nice change to get some sun even if it was just a couple of hours.

Marazion marshes

Had a little trip out too Marazion marshes with the original Bird Man (my Dad), not the best for birds but the sun came out so it made a nice change.
This Heron wouldn't leave me alone and came to check me out.

Even birds have bad hair days

Sedge warbler was singing it's heart out in the brambles

Best birds were the flock of 15-20 Wimbrel

Quiet for this time of year and so are lots of other places but spending some time with my Dad made up for the lack of birds.

Sneaked out to get a bit of fresh air and came across this beauty, the pale Buzzard that never usually comes close.

Just about to go home and heard some splashing and got a quick shot of a fabulous Otter.

Made a really nice end to a crappy day and makes putting the effort in worth while.

Neil' s bird photography

So the Yorkshire weather is getting the better of me with not a hint of sun and it feels more like Autumn, this is a couple of pics from my main local birding location. Staveley nature reserve.