spotted flycatcher

Been trying to see one of these pretty birds for weeks and finally had the opportunity yesterday. After 2 hours of brief views and 100+ rubbish blurry 1/30 second shutter speed shots, this one finally came out to do what it does best....catching flies. What a sight and what fun. At one point, it...

was very sad that i did not get shots for any of the ones came on April and early May, but this lovely one came just when i thought migration is over. taken at 9:30am the sun was hitting it on that side, he was perched on that rope which i put between the almond tree and the Tamarind tree, so...

I'm itching for a trip to Wales, so heres three from our last trip for y'all.

Was probably the most common bird on the island, well that and crested larks, which was nice to see

Today I saw my first Spotted Flycatcher of the season.

Well Peeps, Still confined to barracks with this lurgy or whatever it is making us both feel really rough. My ribs hurt from all the coughing thats been going on for almost a week now. Im really looking forward to getting outside and having a walk in the fresh air, but...

Spotted flycatcher Tr. Benekli sinekkapan

Hi Peeps, Not a lot going on here, overcast and cold out there this morning. After my hospital trip yesterday, I thought Id walk back home along the prom path. As I was walking I could see this small wader cross the path in front of me, and started to forage on underneath...

One of the more Common Migrants to be seen in Shetland, With the absence of Tree's this bird is using a Dry Stane Dyke as a launching platform to catch Lunch

Taken on the Empid Flycatcher dip :((

Not the greatest shot of a Spotted Flycatcher but I found the bird myself and I rather like the leafy setting. Ron

This guy must have just arrived and went straight to some cool water.

took this back on the 1st on the garden, then the pair moved to the desert bush behind, wonder why my garden is infested with flies and insects, Hubby is threatening me of bringing the pesticide people. anyway over there when i go they make a fantastic show for me, and even come so close to...

A juvenile, between launches for passing, unfortunate flies.