Some photos of the Salisbury Peregrines this afternoon. Quite a lot of action, with the male passing food to the female. The female is the same one as last year - tagged SY, and still wearing her satellite tracker that was put on her during Springwatch last year. The male has no ring though - so a different individual to last year it seems.
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A few shots from RSPB Arne this morning. First decent day this spring - lots of Dartford Warbler and Green Woodpecker activity.
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A few hours at Hengistbury Head this morning, hoping to find Wheatears. No luck, but did spot a Weasel hunting in the wooded area. Very inquisitive little thing and came very close.
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An odd few days out and about. Thursday and Friday, went looking for more Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Felt like a perfect day, but no sign whatsoever. Then Saturday, went looking for Goshawks. Again, ideal conditions, but no sign at all. Today, same spot, same weather conditions, and quite a lot of Goshawk action. Only distant views, but I quite like the photo below - back lit by the sun, shows the fluffed up undertail coverts quite nicely.
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Finally managed to hear some Lesser Spotted Woodpecker drumming in the New Forest this morning. Also quite a bit of calling too. Getting good views for a photo was very tricky though - only managed this record shot through the branches (female LSW). Should have got there earlier in the morning - all went quiet at 10:30.
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