Lesvos (Day 2)

Spur-winged Lapwing

Little Ringed Plover

Crested Lark

Gull-billed Tern

Gull-billed Tern

Caspian Tern, Spotted Redshank

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

Caspian Tern

Little Gull

Little Gull

Little Gull

Greater Flamingo

Black-winged Stilt

Greater Flamingo

 

Senegal (Day 2 - Part 1, Canon Camera)

Spur-winged Lapwing

Greater Painted-snipe

Little Swift

Little Swift

Little Swift

Short-toed Snake Eagle

Hoopoe

Namaqua Dove

Abyssinian Roller

Black Stork

 

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

Lesvos

Little Bittern

Masked Shrike

Spur-winged Plover

Masked Shrike

Masked Shrike



Masked Shrike

Masked Shrike

Black-eared Wheatear

Spur-winged Plover

Wood Sandpiper