This morning, I made an early start with the aim of spotting some Kingfishers from one of the hides at Titchfield Haven. There are several well-placed posts which are often frequented by Kingfishers.
As nothing goes to plan, there was not a Kingfisher in sight. However, a Sparrowhawk decided to land on one post. Then, within a few minutes of the Hawk leaving, a Little Egret landed on another of the posts.
Between showers today, this Snipe came out into the open for a few minutes during my morning walk . Also spotted a Water Vole, but he was too quick for me to get a photograph!
Spotted the Leucism Oystercatcher today at Titchfield Haven, see old blog – he has been around since 2017. So nice to spot him again.
Occasionally, I see Cattle Egrets; numbers in the UK are rising. They often spend time close to livestock, such as cows, and they grab the insects and worms that their hooves disturb. Cattle Egrets have yellow or greyish legs and a yellow beak,
Some distant pictures of an alone Cattle Egret at Titchfield Haven yesterday.
Willow Emerald Damselfly and Southern Hawker Dragonfly at Titchfield Haven this morning.
Wordless Wednesday
A few hours taking in the cool sea breeze this evening.
Little Egret in the harbour at Titchfield Haven.
Flypast Oystercatchers heading inland as the tide comes in.
Common Terns fishing including some juveniles.
Grey Heron and Great White Egret in competition for the same fishing spot and airspace at Titchfield Haven; after a bit of argy-bargy, they flew off in different directions.
Grey Heron Titchfield Haven.
After nice bright weather for a couple of weeks, we had a wet, grey day today, and the forecast says it is with us until early next week. On the positive my water butts in the garden are now full of water.
So, pictures today from Titchfield Haven are more like pictures from a winter’s day. Not very nice under sail in the Solent.
Grey Heron.
Little Egret.
fledgling Reed Warbler.
Continued Reflections from my World. 