Thursday 30 August 2012

Grass Snake




Knowing where to see these beautiful creatures & a little stealth enabled me to get these shots.

 

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Sparrow hawk.





This young bird was present along with another the other flew of but this bird stayed for app: 15 mins.

Lesser redpoll.



This bird has visited our feeder for the last few days.

Thursday 16 August 2012

An enjoyable day at Blacktoft today with a BOG colleague, produced a couple of "firsts" for me. Waders on show included   Greenshank, Green Sandpiper and Snipe.  (see photos below).
  Other birds seen were Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Bearded Tit and Yellow Wagtail(4). Marsh  Harrier (1juv 1 ad)

Wednesday 15 August 2012

The first for stockbridge N/R.

This nuthatch flew on to the feeder on 2-8-12 the very first since the reserve was established.

More lizards






Yesterday was such a scortcher I decided to look again for lizards before the weather alters, I saw 6 adults & the one juvenile' the first picture of the juvenile is what you see naturally the others are zoomed in.

Monday 13 August 2012

Holly blue


Second brood holly blue defined by large dark band on outer win.

Butterflies














Some of the butterflies found in the B. O. G. area.

Sunday 12 August 2012

Blackcaps




Various shots of males & females on the reserve.

Saturday 11 August 2012

Common Lizards.







These pictures bely the stealth needed to approach these reptiles seen on the moorland fringes above Oldfield.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

2 x Juvenile Crossbills at Timble this afternoon.