Marsh Harrier Hunting

A late afternoon display by the male Marsh Harrier at Fowlmere showing the effect of the light from different angles on the plumage. Good to see a Barn Owl (?pair) is using the owl box among the reeds. Not much else other than geese and crows!

 

Exploring Life in Euphobias

Euphobia flowers on their own make great close-up photographic subjects but add some colourful bugs and an hour or so passed without running out of different species. It was very windy so some like the Crab Spider are not sharp.

Sun and Shade at Cambridge Botanics

After a spell of cold cloudy days, yesterday spring cum summer arrived with warm temperatures and bright sunshine. Cambridge Botanic Gardens is at its best as regards spring flowers and foliage. Dicentra is always a good subject on a sunny day as it prefers shady spots, the Magnolias are in full bloom and the leaves and ferns are all unfurling. 

 

Marsh Harrier Display at RSPB Fowlmere

We spent around an hour watching a pair of Marsh Harriers displaying at Fowlmere. A Fallow Deer also came out to drink while a Mallard dropped in to have a wash.

Breeding Underway at Fringringhoe Wick, Essex

Despite the current cold spell, breeding is underway at Fringinghoe Wick Nature Reserve. This male Kestrel was stretching its wings etc after being relieved of his egg sitting duties in the nest box. Spring migrants (Blackcaps, Chiffchaff) were busy setting up territories along with resident birds. Nightingale was heard but not seen! Even saw a male Adder in his resplendent silver colours