We were surprised at how few insects there were at Welney - hopefully it was the cool showery weather that had driven them deeper into the foliage. I did enjoy photographing this Speckled Bush Cricket (didn't notice the Spider!), two species of Leaf Hopper, a Picture-Winged Fly, Hoverfly, Nettle Leaf Beetle and an Ichneumon spp. The Reed Warbler was probably a young one as very confiding and very pristine plumage.
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Showing posts with label reed warbler. Show all posts
Friday, August 4, 2023
Monday, May 16, 2022
Second Visit to the Pools
This Reed warbler sang almost continuously on both my two visits to Venus Pools. It was the closest bird I photographed. The Goslings and the Heron also obliged but this is a place where a very long telephoto lens would be very beneficial. Lovely to watch and listen to the birds regardless.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
RPS Nature Group Meeting at Rutland Water
Unfortunately the promised warmer and brighter weather failed to materialise so another outing in cold, breezy and, at times. wet conditions. The birds were keeping low in the vegetation searching for sheltering insects etc but I did manage satisfactory photographs of a couple of Reed Warblers and Green Woodpecker, Reed Bunting, Common Tern and Great Crested Grebe. Very few insects visible but here an Orange Tip and a Colletes bee species with the X100v plus macro attachment and the 100-400mm lens for comparison. Many thanks to Peter Ward for organising the trip.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Highlights Day One Mallorca
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Aggressive Avocets at Welney and Life in the Reeds
We haven't visited Welney in the Summer for some time and were surprised at the number of Avocets there. They were very aggressive chasing any birds that came near including a pair of Shovellers, Black-headed Gulls and Common Terns. Great to see Reed and Sedge Warblers and Reed buntings close plus a Sparrowhawk.
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