The morning started overcast which gave lots of opportunites for closeups of the damselflies and other insects. The soldier beetle in the hogweed head was a missed opportunity in that it required a greater depth of field than the light conditions permitted or a focus stack but I still like the colours and shapes created and I am amazed at the length of the Tree Bumblebee's tongue
Showing posts with label Fen Drayton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fen Drayton. Show all posts
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Fen Drayton Pits
There were lots of Damselflies hanging around on an early morning trip to Fen Drayton Pits yesterday - mostly Common Blues and Blue-tailed plus the Green Drake Mayfly. Several Scorpion flies emerged from the deeper vegetation.
Friday, February 16, 2018
Fen Drayton Pits RSPB Cambridgeshire
Not a lot of birds around but beautiful light to enjoy a couple of Kestrels, Long-tailed tits and various waterbirds including Tufted Ducks, Gadwall and Widgeon.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Fen Drayton Rainbow and Shy birds
While skipping the heavy showers (accompanied by brilliant rainbows), we attempted to photograph the large flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings but only grabbed one Redwing image before it flew off. Equally elusive, a Mistle Thrush and Green Woodpecker. Only the young Pied Wagtails were confiding
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Fen Drayton Sunset and Starling Murmuration
Friday was a beautiful clear day after storm doris passed through on Thursday. Visited Fen Drayton RSPB reserve hopefully to see the Short Eared Owls. Failed on that one but a beautiful sunset and starling flocks. Willow catkins at their best.
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