Iberian Chiffchaff

A very poor record shot of the Iberian chiffchaff at Colney, Norwich on 28th April 2007

Chaffinch at Eyebrook

Taken on 26th April 2007 whilst 'dipping' on a Lesser Scaup at Eyebrook Reservoir, Leics. However Osprey and Green-winged teal seen as well as first Common Tern of the Summer.

Spotted Crake, Attenborough Nature Reserve

I gave myself another 15 minutes after viewing a seemingly uninhabited reed-bed for about two and a half hours without any activity. Whereby I was justly rewarded by the sight of the Spotted Crake which decided to have a quick wash and preen before disappearing back into the dense reed-bed. Another successful twitch, but only just!

Willow Warbler

First Willow Warbler seen at Orton Brick Pits, Peterborough.

Yellow Wagtail

Yellow Wagtail at Blackbush, Peterborough. Along with Wheatear, first of 2007.

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit at Orton Brick Pits, Peterborough on 18th April 2007

Common Snipe

Common Snipe at Minsmere on 13th April 2007

Jack Snipe at Minsmere

Record shots of a Jack Snipe which , in a two hour period, never fully showed itself. However the shots do illustrate the lack of a pale median crown stripe which differentiates it from the larger Common Snipe.Ring Ouzel, Cetti's Warbler, Dartford Warbler and Bittern were also in evidence; particularly good views were had of the Cetti. Friday the 13th of April proved to be a lucky day!