Blue Burnet Spider

Common Blue, Burnet Moth, no idea what the spider is.

Oare Marshes

Its fantastic to see that Avocets are making a great recovery.  There are a number of birds that have bred successfully at Oare Marshes.  At least 2 pairs have nested within a very short distance from the road giving watchers and photographers great views.

Duck with a purpose

Sandwich Bay Butts

Good numbers of Butterflies at Sandwich Bay just now.  Its a shame that the high winds over the last few days have meant that there has not been the opportunity to do much macro work.

Hothfield Common

A trip to Hothfield Common was disappointing due to most of the pond areas being completely dried out.  There were very few Damselflies and Dragons in even smaller numbers.  The Sundew was still doing well though and made for some interesting shots.

Corn Buntings and Meadow Pipits

Came across a couple of birds today that were so amiable on occasions that I had to change lenses down to a 180mm macro and for a few shots I even used a 24-70mm

A cunning plan.

Although the foxes have been showing themselves, its proving very difficult to get good/interesting shots.  I shall have to work out how to be more cunning....

Same kestrel, different day.......

A lot less bover with a hover

Local kestrel put on a nice display.

Bluebell art?

Could not get inspired with the conventional way of shooting Bluebells so resorted to techniques that I have not used for many years.

Foxes

Local Foxes have bred again close to my home.  Sadly, at least one of the cubs has been run over and killed.

Orange Tip Butterfly

Lucky to find this one in my garden that was posing quite nicely.

Emperor Moth

Wren

Lizard

Common Lizard

Kestrel

On the way home from photographing reptiles, I was happy to come across this Kestrel posing on the top of a small spindly tree.

Slow Day

Another quick look for reptiles today.  I was hoping to find another Grass Snake but no luck.  A drop in temperature today did find the Slow Worms being a bit less reluctant to slither off as soon as you come across them.

Grass Snake

A quick search for reptiles this afternoon, turned up this fine looking Grass Snake.

Bath time

More Grey Wagtails......

Spent another morning with the Grey Wagtails, getting the mating shots was a bonus.