Another trip to try and view the Stone Curlews today. Another distant view against the cowslips.
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Another few hours in the New Forest today, trying to find a Cuckoo to photograph. Yet more distant views, but nothing close. Did get to hear a couple giving their "bubbling" call. Never heard that before - very interesting sound.
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Early morning visit to Ashley Walk in the New Forest today. Quite a few Cuckoo about, including one that flew in close (while I was watching a Redstart) and then got mobbed by what I think was a Tree Pipit. Will try for these Cuckoos again I think - stil potential to get better photos.
In the same area this morning, Wheatears, Dartford Warbler and an Adder. The Adder was right in the middle of the track and I didn't spot it until it suddenly coiled up and hissed. I must have been about a foot away from stepping on it.
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A few photos from today - out and about at RSPB Pulborough Brooks in the morning, and on Salisbury Plain late afternoon. Nightingale, Wren, Adders, Stone Curlew, Fox. First Stone Curlew I've seen - very, very distant though, and only spotted because it moved around a bit.
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Went to Fishlake Meadows today, trying to find a Cuckoo. Heard one and managed a brief record shot. Also, a Chiffchaff and a Sparrowhawk. Sparrowhawk is a useful comparison to the Goshawk photo of the weekend. Note the much stronger barring on the underneath of the wing of the Sparrowhawk.
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