Friday 11 October 2013

Scilly - Day 8 - Snow Buntings

The track leading from St Edward’s road was once again blocked due to snow…..

bunting that is J An obliging bird indeed which only strayed from the track when a vehicle or dog arrived on the scene. Birders were quite content to grab plenty of images with the bird even coming within mobile phone range!

Here’s a few examples…..









The sun ever so briefly shone....






Close enough for a close up!


Adjustment of the feather finery!



This was the main aim of my morning - Lapland Bunting on Penninis......






Not bad for starters!