A day at Minsmere

[jerryh]

I had a good day at Minsmere yesterday.

I saw 73 bird species in all, including the French wing-tagged Montagu's Harrier that's been there for a few days. It's a long-distance view, I know - but here it is.

Every time it took to the air, almost the whole Scrape got up in a cacophony of alarm calls.

Amongst the Black-headed Gulls on the Scrape was this single sub-adult Little Gull.


If you're familiar with Minsmere, you may recognise this location. You can often see Swallows at the sluice at the southern end of the reserve, and this is a popular perch.


Another common sight at Minsmere is the Konik ponies. I guess that this is the latest addition to the herd.


Finally, here's the sunset from the Island Mere Hide.

[pressld2]

Great shots there Jerry! Minsmere is one of my favourite places and I haven't been there yet this year! I'm going to put that right this coming weekend...

Dave P.

[Hobjob]

Originally Posted by jerryh

Another common sight at Minsmere is the Konik ponies. I guess that this is the latest addition to the herd.

One of the Konik foals was born last Thursday and another over the week-end.
Yesterday they had moved off out of sight, presumably into the reeds closer to Eastbridge.

I missed the Montagu's yesterday - it had gone down to the dunes around Sizewell; did get the Temmincks and crane earlier in week though.

Island mere can be great for photos when the light is right!! Nice piccies.

[Joe662]

lovely pics Dave, loved my visit there. Didn't get to see the ponies tho did see a nice herd of red dear though, shame it was a bit dark by then to take good pictures

[Fourwings]

Great stuff Jerry, I'm long over-due for another visit to Minsmere!

[Joe662]

woops yea i meant Jerry not dave teach me to open my eyes lol