Friday 11 April 2014

Birdfest at Portland

Well, the spring migration is in full flow, with lots of birds making landfall on Portland. Wheatear numbers are up quite a bit since my last post, but i STILL haven't got a shot i'm happy with. Gotta get closer,,,, somehow. I wish i could just disappear into the ground (Radar style), but i'm really not built for open ground stealth. I thought that maybe i could hide under a green blanket, but someone would no doubt mistake me for an Iron Age burial mound. With loads of small birds coming to the Bill, the local raptors are having a field day, just waiting for a tired one to dine on.

This Meadow Pipit perched on a rock, right beside my car, and below a beautiful male Redstart popped up in the distance. I might have to go back to Portland again soon, for a better shot of him.



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2 comments:

  1. Unknown12 April 2014 at 09:35

    Great series of shots Frank. The headline shot is a stunner. Good luck with the Wheatears!

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  2. TonyE15 April 2014 at 22:58

    So pleased you've re-opened the blog Frank. Particularly liked this post and picturing you blending into the background under your green blanket.

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