First Otter of 2020

Love an Otter me. This showy individual near Peterborough performed well this afternoon. Sadly it rained the entire time the Otter was showing but an enjoyable encounter nevertheless.

Munching Otter overload

Tundra Beans

These ten Tundra Bean Geese were found on Sunday morning near Thorney. Fantastic scope views but a little distant for the DSLR. They are still present today.

Black-throated Thrush Part 2

More photos from yesterday's visit to the Zoo.

Black-throated Thrush Part 1

Famously, I once said, when a stunning male Black-throated Thrush was photographed in Wales, some time ago, that Black-throated Thrushes are glorified Fieldfares. I had forgotten that statement until David Roche reminded me the other day. But I stand by it. Infact, Fieldfares are better, plumage wise. Let's be honest though, there is always something special about a showy rare and the male currently wintering at Whipsnade Zoo is a right show off.

I spent a few hours this morning with this beaut, whilst Amy and Claire toured around the zoo. I checked back in during the afternoon but there was no sign of the bird or any birders. There is plenty of food though, so it will no doubt stay all winter. My 418th species in Britain.