Good to see two Spotted Flycatcher at Skidmore this evening.
Good to see two Spotted Flycatcher at Skidmore this evening.
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Female Emerald Damselfly at Fishlake Meadows
Originally shared by Peter Jones Female Emerald Damselfly at Fishlake Meadows
Plus Beautiful and Banded Demoiselle after work at Skidmore
Plus Beautiful and Banded Demoiselle after work at Skidmore Originally shared by Peter Jones Fishlake Meadows this lunchtime, the highlight being plenty of Banded Demoiselle. Didn't go all my own way today as I missed a Water Vole, A Hawker went un-identified, and I saw, but couldn't photograph a Beautiful Demoiselle. Did however, see Black-tailed Skimmer, Azure Blue, Blue-tailed Damselfly, and Large Red Damselflies, plus an Emerald Damselfy, posted Separately.
Fishlake Meadows this lunchtime, the highlight being plenty of Banded Demoiselle.
Fishlake Meadows this lunchtime, the highlight being plenty of Banded Demoiselle. Didn't go all my own way today as I missed a Water Vole, A Hawker went un-identified, and I saw, but couldn't photograph a Beautiful Demoiselle. Did however, see Black-tailed Skimmer, Azure Blue, Blue-tailed Damselfly, and Large Red Damselflies, plus an Emerald Damselfy, posted Separately.
Called in at Testwood Lakes this lunchtime, in pretty hot weather, and calm conditions.
Originally shared by Peter Jones Called in at Testwood Lakes this lunchtime, in pretty hot weather, and calm conditions. Plenty of Azure Damselflies, and three "new" species for me.. Black-tailed Skimmer, Banded Demoiselle, and an Emperor patrolling over the visitor centre pond.
Had a walk round Emer Bog this lunchtime.
Originally shared by Peter Jones Had a walk round Emer Bog this lunchtime. Damselflies were pretty thin on the ground, just a few Azure Damselflies, then this very smart Darter landed close by. I initially identified it as a Common Darter, then on closer inspection of the photos, it turns out to be a Ruddy Darter. Black legs, no Yellow on side of Thorax, and club-tailed appearance being the key features. This is a local species in Hampshire, with the most famous colony being in Emer Bog! So I got quality above quantity today.
A nice surprise at the lily pond this lunchtime, as two joggers pointed out a Grass Snake to me.
A nice surprise at the lily pond this lunchtime, as two joggers pointed out a Grass Snake to me. Weather was dull and breezy, so very few Damsels out.
After purchasing the excellent field guide "Britain's Dragonflies", I've finally got out into the field able to...
Originally shared by Peter Jones After purchasing the excellent field guide "Britain's Dragonflies", I've finally got out into the field able to identify these amazing insects. The Nikon P900 looks like a good tool for photographing them too. Here are my first sightings.. Damselflies from Chilworth Manor pond this lunchtime. I also saw, briefly, an Emerald Damsel, and a Hawker (Probably Southern Hawker)
Video footage of Peregrine perched on clifftop at Lundy, June 20th 2015.
Video footage of Peregrine perched on clifftop at Lundy, June 20th 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ellGHVxmTSg&feature=share
Photos from a Marinelife Wildlife Officer trip to Lundy, on 20th June 2015.
Photos from a Marinelife Wildlife Officer trip to Lundy, on 20th June 2015. Also seen during the day: Puffin, Guillemot, Razorbill, Manx Shearwater, Fulmar, Kittiwake, and Common Dolphin
Some footage of the Little Bustard in Northern Sweden May 2015.
Some footage of the Little Bustard in Northern Sweden May 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tg8sD28DYs&feature=share
A Waxwing high in treetops, Finland, May 2015
Originally shared by Peter Jones A Waxwing high in treetops, Finland, May 2015 https://youtu.be/9-_EQDjs_Oo
A Waxwing high in treetops, Finland, May 2015
A Waxwing high in treetops, Finland, May 2015 https://youtu.be/9-_EQDjs_Oo
Lapland, May 2015:
Lapland, May 2015: A surprisingly good week in Lapland. Always a spectacular place, but often the wildlife can be very elusive. This trip I done fairly well, finding some Northern specialities along the way. Travelled via Ryanair to Skelleftea, then picked up a hire car. As I was planning to get to the Nrthernmost point, I didn't really factor in any hotels en route, choosing to sleep in the car when required! This worked well, and I got to a hotel near Nordkapp 3 days in for a couple of long sleeps, before the journey back to Skelleftea. It was quite easy to pick off good birding locations along the route. 3000km driven in the week! Weather was mixed. mostly ok, with showers, but Nordkapp was atrocious with poor visibility for 2 of the 3 days I was there. Highlights: The week got off to a very good start at Gammulstraviken near Lulea. Here, despite getting lost, and only finding a small lake, I got good views of Caspian Tern and Osprey, plus Tree Pipit and Pied Flycatcher. Petkula...