I've recently been sent some excellent images of the goodies currently at Cockersand, and a Golden Oldie from 2014 which can't fail to bring a little interest to B2B.
Wheatear Cockersand. Pete Woodruff.
One of my own piks, not with the perfect props, but who cares when it's a pik of a Wheatear found at Cockersand at the end of November.
Snow Bunting Cockersand. Ian Mitchell.
I love this image of the Snow Bunting, like the upright stance of a Wheatear.
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Stonechat Cockersand. Howard Stockdale.
Lovely shot of a 1st winter male, one of six Stonechat currently wintering at Cockersand....They never fail to delight me.
The conservation status of the Bewick's Swan is Red.....When I was sent this image I made the comment, what a beautiful creature the Bewick's Swan is. As far as I am aware, these are the only two in our immediate area of Lancashire. This is pleasing when you think the only other places to see these beauties is more likely to be in eastern England, around the Severn Estuary. The Ouse and Nene Washes, and Slimbridge are the best places to see the Bewick's Swan.
The Golden Oldie.
Shorelark Rossall Point December 2014. Martin Jump.
I love the low level angle of this image of the Shorelark at Fleetwood a few years back.
Thanks to Brian for the header, and to Ian, Howard and Martin for the excellent images, they are much appreciated.
And Finally.
Terror in the garden....The furious evil eyed male Sparrowhawk in the plum yesterday.
And a very fine picture gallery it is too, Pete! That Sparrowhawk looks quite at home in your garden. Has it started visiting regularly?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - - - Richard
Glad to see there are at least a couple of Bewick Swans about, hope they don’t catch the dreaded flu.
ReplyDeleteLoved the video of the Sparrowhawk, you did well to get that as the don’t hang about especially in my garden.
Your picture of the wheatear is I am afraid just typical of what lies around the foreshore these days and it doesn’t matter whether you are at Cockersands or the Isle of Mull it is all very much the same. All the same nice picture of the bird though.
Cheers - Ian
The Sparrowhawk was facing initially, but by the time I grabbed my camera it was rear view. KT reckons the bird is quite regular, and adds around 3-4pm each day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this Richard/Ian.
Regards....Pete.