Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) Suffolk UK April 2010

Had to pop down to Minsmere RSPB to photograph this female Bittern

Smew (Mergellus albellus)

Take off
 

Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis)

This is the closest I have got to this species. Could do with getting closer though.

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)

Lucky light conditions resulted in a more interesting shot. 

Dartford Warbler (Sylvia undata)

Thought I should get some photos of this delightful species. They were still quite showy despite the windy conditions.

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)

Couldn't resist a few more Snow Bunting from guess where!!...They come within inches, especially if you're flat out on the ground.  Fantatstic.

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus)

At least a Bearded Tit appeared in front of the hide while waiting for a Bittern (again) that didn't.

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) Norfolk UK March 2010

As last having spent several hours in a photographic meditative state this Bittern flew past the hide and the background was OK

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) Norfolk UK March 2010

Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) Norfolk UK February 2010

Black-throated Diver at Swanton Morley GPs 3rd January 2010

Perhaps my worst ever photograph published to date

See page 94 British Birds February 2010 Volume 103 (www.britishbirds.co.uk)

Images from Whitlingham Country Park, Norwich

Red-necked Grebe
 

Great Northern Diver squeezed in closer by encroaching ice-shelf.