Elmley NNR - - latest sightings. . . update 19 Oct

[colper]

The days are getting shorter as winter approaches,still a few summer visitors still around as we await the influx of winter visitors.

Little Owl makes an appearance

I can see you by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Little Owl by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Little Owl by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Juvenile Pheasant by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Wheatear by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Wheatear by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Grey Heron by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Buzzard by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Lapwing by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Kestrel by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Clear for take-off by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Starlings by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Kestrel by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Winchat by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

First sighting of the Merlin this autumn

Merlin by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Merlin by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

Short eared owls have been reported on Sheppey,so hopefully not long before we see them at Elmley

[aceyone]

Cracking shots !

[Airwolfhound]

Love these

[FarnboroJohn]

Those Merlin shots are absolutely stunning!

John

[helired3]

Merlin shots do it for me

[colper]

A small update

Had a nice sighting of a Chiffchaff(well I think it's a Chiffchaff and not a warbler)

Chiffchaff by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Chiffchaff by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Chiffchaff by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Buzzards are showing well

Buzzard by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Buzzard by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Buzzard by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

The colourful Lapwings are starting to appear

Lapwing by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Robin by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


House Sparrows by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

always a joy to see and photograph.the Marsh Harrier

Marsh Harrier by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

not just birdlife on offer. . . looks like it's just paid a lot of money for a perm

I hear you like my hair by Colin Peryer, on Flickr


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder by Colin Peryer, on Flickr

[Phil Standfield]

Great post Colin. Like the Little Owl flight shot pity its a cluttered background but i know how hard it is to get them in flight tried many times on Lesvos where they are common and not always that bothered by man.
Must try to get up again for a couple of visits this winter.
Stan

[aceyone]

More excellent shots !