A Nice Hobby, even nicer? 14 at the same time

The early sun through the window roused me to a frenetic start to the day! shower, tea, toast, more tea and pack for a day on the Moss. As per usual, Gropper dipped, but the rest of the day made up for that.

Cracking views of up to four Cuckoos calling around the wooded areas, Curlew displaying in flight, seemingly everywhere. Sadly though no sign of the reported Ringtail or Male Merlin. also dipped on Adders! can you believe it searched well good to. Next nice day will get them nailed along with Green Hairstreak.

The highlight of the day was of course the Hobbies, initially four were found then a gradual increase to six, then as I was shooting Stonechat a very large black cloud rolled over and the Hobby count went up to 14 individuals what a sight, near broke my neck trying to get the shots in the bag. With the 600 needing a visit to the doctors the 300mm 2.8 was doing its usual fantastic job.

Enjoying the morning warmth

One of the early morning shots of this dozing Goldfinch, an unusual nose to say the least.

A nice Black-tailed Godwit in the fields before the bridge

One of the many Displaying Curlew.

Breakfast for the kids.

Yep Hobby on a stick, better than stormy petrel!!!

Don't fancy the Dragons chances.

The juicy bit gone the tail discarded.

Coasting.

Who you looking at?

Some amazing acrobatics.

One of the four Males sounding around the Moss.

A very nice day after the big black clouds moved of, feel sure the Adders will be playing next time I get out that way.Mind you will have to be early before they warm up to much, and the White-faced Darters are out as well so will be a mega day.

Paul