Hula Valley, Israel (including sound recording of Common Cranes)

Red-wattled Plover

Black-shouldered Kite

Bluethroat

We had organised a visit to the reserve at first light to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of Common Crane readying themselves for the day ahead. An amazing experience and despite tractor noise, people talking in hushed tones and guide commentary, I did manage to make a short recording which can be listened to. Common Cranes

Common Crane

Greater Flamingo

Imperial Eagle

Marsh Sandpiper

Marsh Sandpiper

Purple Heron

Ruddy Shelduck

Spoonbill

Spur-winged Plover

Lakenheath, Suffolk

After a short wait, the Marsh Warbler that had been present for a short while started singing:

Marsh Warbler (recording opens in a new window)

Marsh Warbler

Marsh Warbler

Darland Banks, Gillingham

Unable to view the bird sadly, but managed to capture the song of this Nightingale present on Darland Banks, Gillingham, Kent:

Nightingale singing (recording opens in a new window)