Slender-billed Gull

Saw a few of these during the week but couldn't do any damage until the last day when the sun came out and the wind dropped. Amazing how the different light condtions affect how pink the birds look.

A worn first winter- very tame.

Cattle Egret

Black-necked Grebes

Common Buzzard

Last one from Camargue- Buzzard in the rain.

Redwing

Black Redstart

The Eyebrook Bittern showed immediately on arrival this morning but a Grey Heron forced it into hiding and with my toes nearly falling off I decided to head to Exton instead for the Black Redstart. Between hiding in warm barns this stunning male showed rather well, allowing for some nice photos in the snow.

Freezing Pewits

Two Deepings firsts

A lucky break today when Kev Du Rose and I found Deeping's first Yellow-browed Warbler at Deeping Lakes this afternoon. See Kev's shots here.

Whilst waiting for better views, we got news that the Glossy Ibis was back at Maxey Gravel Pits. We enjoyed lovely views of the Ibis in the excellent light until it eventually flew off south.

Yellow-legged Gull

Black Terns

Been ages since I went out with the camera, so yesterday morning's excursion to Snettisham was more than a little bit disappointing when I failed to get a single decent shot. However the day was saved when a chance visit to Deeping Lakes produced six Black Terns. Our patience was eventually rewarded with some half decent shots.

Banded Demoiselle

Sparrowhawk

This male Sparrowhawk caught a juvenile House Sparrow outside my house, just after a recent heavy rain storm. Unfortunately it didn't stay for the sun.