DUNNOCK.
HOVER FLY = SCAEVA PRYASTRI.
2 days ago
Sunday 18 July 2010
BULLER DOWNS 17/07/10
Woke up to a fine morning yesterday albeit with a slight chill in the Westerly Wind, did not have much time as I was expecting a delivery at home. So took a two hour walk along Buller Downs to see what I could find. On the bird front it was quite disappointing with just Dunnock. Chiffchaff, Greenfinch, and all the usual Corvids. A really heavy overnight Dew kept the insect activity to a minimum, with just a few Gatekeeper and Wall Brown Butterflies and a few Hover Flies around. The big highlight of the morning was a Humming Bird Hawkmoth which put in a quick 20 second appearance, but no chance for Photo's.
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Fairly quiet here on the avian front but it will soon be time to look out for migrants moving southwards. I haven't seen a HBH for ages...lucky you. FAB.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos again Monty and a very impressive one of Smeaton's tower on the previous post.
ReplyDeleteI have only seen a Humming Bird Hawk Moth a couple of times, each time in the garden and before I had a camera :( They are beautiful creatures.
Sorry your walk was a bit of a disappointment but it's never a disappointment to see your pictures.
ReplyDeleteI've only seen a Hummingbird Moth once and I didn't have my camera :(
☼ Sunny
Just got to keep after it. Walks are always successful - they burn calories.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos. You did a remarkable job on the bird and fly.
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