Now we are into May, and the sun is out. Dragonflies are starting to appear.
Emperor Dragonfly through the reeds.
Four-spotted Chacer.
Dragons of the air.
Titchfield harbour & nature reserve.
Little things.
Little things spotted at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve while on a Sunday morning walk.
Alder Beetle – mating pair.
Large Red damselfly.
Common Lizard enjoying some sun.
I believe this is a Little Reed Beetle.
Azure Damselfly {male}.
Bee.
Something a bit larger.
Picked up a Mute Swan egg on the path.
Oystercatchers.
Oystercatchers are a fascinating group of waders forming the family Haematopodidae, which has a single genus, Haematopus. These striking birds are renowned for their long, colourful bills and distinctive black-and-white plumage, which makes them easily recognisable. They inhabit a variety of coastal environments, from sandy beaches to rocky shores, and can be found on coasts worldwide, {apart from the polar regions and some tropical regions of Africa and South East Asia.} Oystercatchers’ feeding habits are primarily molluscs, such as oysters and clams, which they expertly pry open with their specialised bills. Their social behaviour often includes foraging in groups, and during breeding season, they exhibit strong territorial instincts, defending their nests against intruders while also participating in elaborate courtship displays to attract mates. These birds were in Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve this morning.
Time to nest.
Black-headed Gulls are nesting, and the sound of gulls calling is filling the air, one sound in nature I find quite irritating after an hour or so!
Reed Bunting.
A lone Male Reed Bunting on a high perch singing in this morning’s sun at Titchfield Haven this morning.
Long-range Videos.
A couple of video films taken at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve this morning. I wanted to capture some film of the Mediterranean Gulls, and due to their distance from the vantage point, I used an X2 converter on my Fuji 150mm to 600mm to reach the distance. Given the extreme distances, I felt the quality of the films was not too bad.
My second film is Black-tailed Godwits.
Happy hunting.
I was lucky to capture these images of this fox hunting this morning
Close encounter.
Close encounter of the fox kind. A photo-heavy post of a nice condition young fox while walking in the rain at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve yesterday. Always nice to see, and even better when they just wander past when you stand still.
off she goes!
Balanced View.
A female Kingfisher at Titchfield Haven this morning. I find it amazing how some birds can balance on very flexible perches.
Continued Reflections from my World. 