On the way back to the car a Green Woodpecker, that was engrossed in ripping up the turf in the cemetery, posed well. I was well hidden and though he could hear my camera shutter operating he couldn't see me behind the thick undergrowth.
Onward to Hayling Island where on the oyster beds a Shorelark was visiting. Not a difficult spot this one as there were already five birders in attendance. Great to see the bird but it was inactive for most of the time and remained at quite a distance, so only a record shot.
Having parked in the wrong place I was exhausted after a long walk so abandoned the third bird - Waldo the Ring-billed Gull in Walpole Park Gosport - as he has visited regularly for 7 years I might get him next year. I finished up at Apuldram Church, a large flock of Yellowhammers had been reported, they were there but unfortunately I was unable to get close. So early bath and possibly out again tomorrow - weather permitting.
Cattle Egret |
Green Woodpecker |
Green Woodpecker |
Oystercatcher |
Oystercatcher |
Record shot of the Shorelark - he was a long way off! |
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