Thursday 31 January 2008

10th October 2007

Goosander

Rough legged Buzzard

Rough legged Buzzard

Rough legged Buzzard

Goldcrest

Goldcrest

Goldcrest



October on Landsort, which always means lot's of Goldcrest. Spent a lot of time sketching these in the late afternoon as they fed all around me. Rough legged buzzard passage is heavy at this time and plenty of birds passing made great subjects, an impressive raptor, the contrasting plumage making it particularily striking. goosander on the rocks at Sodra Udden was hard to pass, took time out to sketch...


Great Grey Shrike
Great Grey Shrike, a feature of late autumn and a favourite species of mine. Great to sketch as they perch openly watching for prey, which at this time of the year often includes tired migrant Goldcrests...







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