A visit to another area of important lowland heath on a very windy morning today provided me with the opportunity to spend a little time with a typical inhabitant, the Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola), whose throaty, clicking alarm call 'vist trak-trak, vist ...' always alerts me to its presence. (Click below to listen).
They regularly move from perch to perch but never straying too far from the nesting area. Unfortunately the much drabber female only made a brief appearance above the vegetation before disappearing.
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Love little birds like this. Reminds of sparrows and chickadees.
ReplyDeleteMe too Carol, but not that easy to get close to!
Deletewhat a pretty little dark head and russet body!
ReplyDeleteYes Theresa, it's very distinctive and difficult to miss.
Deletenot sure why I've been missing your posts, though I was subscribed but now am your latest follower at least. Enjoyed these birds and a lovely outing for you to capture them Frank. Hope spring holds tight for you there
ReplyDeleteCarole M. Thank you and pleased you are looking in again.
DeleteGorgeous is what he is. Lovely lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa.
DeleteNice! A lovely bird that is in serious decline around our way! Haven't seen one this year, will have to wait until autumn!
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John, they have been thin on the ground around here also but starting to be more vocal.
DeleteWhat a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kerri.
DeleteHI Frank...Loved hearing ,and seeing the Stonechat singing away setting on the tippy- top of the tree!!
ReplyDeleteNice shot's!!
Grace
ps I had my first clematis blossom today!! How about you?? : )
Hi Grace. One Clematis has been in flower for just over a week but the others seem slow this year ... lack of sunshine and warmth.
DeleteInteresting little bird there. I can see how that sound would stick in your mind! Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteKathie. I'm sure you appreciate that a lot of my birding is done by ear!
DeleteGreat find Frank, and he posed for you perfectly!...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor ... I was laying down again ..lol.
DeleteHandsome little guy. Wonderful series and so nice to hear him too! Happy Critter Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Snap, appreciate your visit.
DeleteGorgeous stonechat bird.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rajesh.
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea add sounds of birds. Lovely bird. I haven't see Stonechat [pol. pokląskawka ] :) yet
Damian. I'm sure if you listen in the right habitat you will find one as quite a few of the sound recordings on http://www.xeno-canto.org came from Poland in May.
DeleteNice post, great photowork!
ReplyDeleteHansdome fellows!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great shots - we have a few of them around here - some great pics in the previous posting too with your Aqualegias - something I learnt from watching Chelsea this year when Chris Beardshaw mentioned that The common name "columbine" comes from the Latin for "dove", due to the resemblance of the inverted flower to five doves clustered together...
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of this cute little bird.
ReplyDeleteFrank, these images are stunning!!! What wonderful, gorgeous colors. And your photos are certainly picture post card perfect. In every way.
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see what others see when they go looking for birds.
ReplyDeleteYou did well to capture this guy on a windy day!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bird, great photos!
ReplyDeleteSweet little birds!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos of the Stonechat!
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Fantastic shot and lighting!
ReplyDeleteLovely series. :) What sweet little birds.
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