As I was photographing Stonechats on Pagham Spit this morning I happened to look up and to my surprise a Marsh Harrier was circling high above me. Although the camera settings were all wrong I was at least able to capture a few record shots, albeit distant 'cropped' shots.
I can't recall having seen a Marsh Harrier directly over the spit before...nice bird!
I continued watching a pair of Stonechats and managed a few photos...by stealth!
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| The male was a little more wary and more difficult to approach. |
...but patience was rewarded.
It was a cloudy morning but when the sun came out even the rusty metal work of the harbour entrance looked attractive!
...but my attention was drawn to a resplendent Goldeneye coming in with the tide.
Superb drakes...I just love them!
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| Brents against a darkening sky over Pagham Church. |
Here's a few random shots from Sunday and Monday....
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| Distant shot of Peregrines on "their" log! |
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| Several Reed Buntings 'dropped' in. |
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| Linnet bathing in a puddle. |
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| Carrion Crow |
Recently there has been an influx of Magpies on the spit...on one morning their were thirteen of them!
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| If they were not so common we would marvel at them! |
Always expect the unexpected....what's next?
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