Crossbills

Lots of talk of the Two-barred Crossbill invasion but the Common Crossbill invasion in Shetland is very impressive. 

Blonde Squirrel

In Northern Europe where I have photographed them before, they look much greyer. In Scotland they look orange and their tails- they are so blonde!

Brock

Another highlight from Saturday night courtesy of Speyside Wildlife- four Badgers.

Pine Marten

I have wanted to see Pine Marten's for a very long time so this weekend, on the way to Shetland, I booked Dad and me into the Speyside Wildlife Hide. What a great experience- we had two Pine Martens- a female and male, Wood Mice, Pipistrelle Bats, four Badgers and Red Deer from the hide. But the Pine Martens..... an animal I never thought I would ever see and we had such incredible views. The photos don't do them justice as were taken in the dark on ISO approx 1 million but believe if in the area, it is worth the late night!

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper In Australia

Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, was great for waders, especially around the salt lakes and these Sharp-tailed Sandpipers were obliging by the road.

Blast from the Past- Nankeen Night Heron

I photographed this superb Nankeen Night Heron in Perth, WA back in November 2013, right at the beginning of the summer. Only just taking a look at photos taken then- hopefully more to follow!

Aukward

Gannets overload

Spent the afternoon at Bempton Cliffs in the late May. Forgot how good a place it is and certainly had an upgrade since the last time I visited! As usual, took far too many photos and here is just the first batch of Gannets.

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Deeping Lakes

This adult Mediterranean Gull has been at Deeping Lakes the last few days, perhaps the same bird that has been at another local gravel pit displaying to Black-headed Gulls. If so it finally appears to have given up. A great looking bird.

Cattle Egret again

I first found this Cattle Egret at Deeping Lakes exactly a month ago (19th April) and to me, the bird appears to have got into better condition. On Sunday 19th it showed well on the East Pit.