Lamesley

 I’m still way behind but here are a few of the birds I saw from a fairly recent visit to Lamesley.

I don’t know why but I wouldn’t normally bother with Woodpigeons but these kept me entertained for ages.

If this male is trying to get her attention he’s about as subtle as a brick.

I think this is my favourite image of the day I just love the way the Woodpigeon is trying to keep its balance while trying to land on the fence and failing miserably.

Male Linnet.

Female Linnet.

Buzzard.

Greylag Goose. Its wing looks a bit tatty.

A couple of Greylags.

Pheasant landing.

This Crow is having a meal of something.

These goslings will probably be geese by now 😊

Wren.

One of two Chiffchaffs.

The second.

My wife and I…

…were at a cracking nursery and garden centre, which also has a great coffee shop, the other day for a cup of coffee. I always take my camera with a 300mm lens attached when we visit because it has patio area where you can sit having your coffee looking over a large pond and fields beyond. There is always a chance of dragonflies on the pond at this time of year but unfortunately not this time. However, there were some things to photograph. 

Canada Geese with goslings.

House Martin.

House Martin flying the pond.

And again.

This Buzzard flew over the field.

It hovered for a while

Before dropping down unfortunately it came up with nothing.

Then sat on a post. I wish I had my 500mm lens on this occasion. 

Lake District Part 2...

…and still not a landscape in site.

Male Beautiful Demoiselle

A pair of Dipper were collecting food for their chicks

Greylag Gosling

Chimney Sweeper Moth

Common Blue Damselfly having a bit of bait

Common Blue mating wheel

Fly

Small White Butterfly

Shield Bug

Marsh Fritillary

Marsh Fritillary

Click Beetle

Probably my favourite image of our long weekend a Marsh Fritillary on an Orchid

Small Pearl-boarded Fritillary

Long Horned Beetle