Saturday, 24 January 2015

A days birdwatching.

Set off this morning at 08:00 for Rutland water nature reserve and it turned out to be a nice drive there, 2 Red kites soaring, 4 Common Buzzards and 2 Kestrels.

Quite a few Fieldfare and Redwing in the fields next to the car park this morning along with a Great spotted woodpecker feeding in the nearby oak tree.

First close encounter today was with a little Wren who kept hopping along the fence as I got near.


Wren at Rutland Water.


Wren at Rutland water.

Due to the weather the last few days along with the lakes being frozen it was a quiet day, although a few Green woodpeckers and Bullfinches could be seen.

A Grey heron was waiting for something to arrive but after 20 minutes I left and moved on.

Grey Heron at Rutland water.

After a short drive to Deeping Lakes I was told a Long eared owl had been seen in the last few days, so off I went in search. I did manage to find it unfortunately it was too far away for a good picture.
Can you see it?
Long Eared Owl in Hiding Deeping Lakes.

Before setting off I took a few more pictures while having a brew.
Blue Tit.


Chaffinch.


Great Tit.


Grey Heron.






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