Steve Valentine - Bird & Wildlife Photos http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/ 11 rows en-gb 60 October 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1769283.html Shots from around and about the country. Star bird and a first for me, was the 1w Brown Shrike at Staines Moor, Surrey. While always distant, it gave great views through the scope and once came to within 55m which allowed me to get some record shots. Saturday 17 October 2009: Shots from around and about the country. Star bird and a first for me, was the 1w Brown Shrike at Staines Moor, Surrey. While always distant, it gave great views through the scope and once came to within 55m which allowed me to get some record shots.

Brown Shrike - Staines Moor. Typical view! Stonechat - Staines Moor. Something to pass away the time while waiting for the Shrike to re-appear Brown Shrike - Staines Moor Brown Shrike - Staines Moor Brown Shrike - Staines Moor Brown Shrike - Staines Moor The Saturday morning crowd - a popular bird Comma - Ladywalk NR., Warwickshire Small Tortoiseshell - Ladywalk NR., Warwickshire Comma - Ladywalk NR., Warwickshire Pheasant - Ladywalk NR., Warwickshire

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 September 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1750251.html Shots taken throughout the month of September at various locations. A good start to the month with a Manx Shearwater found at Draycote Water - a good inland record. A day trip to Norfolk yeilded some good birds - Ortolan Bunting - but few photo opportunities Friday 4 September 2009: Shots taken throughout the month of September at various locations. A good start to the month with a Manx Shearwater found at Draycote Water - a good inland record. A day trip to Norfolk yeilded some good birds - Ortolan Bunting - but few photo opportunities

Green Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Green Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Moorhen - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Pheasant - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Green Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Water Rail - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Water Rail - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Manx Shearwater being attacked by Yellow-legged Gull. Despite several attempts by the gull to drown it, it thankfully survived - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater being attacked by Yellow-legged Gull. Despite several attempts by the gull to drown it, it thankfully survived - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Manx Shearwater - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Ortolan Bunting - record shot of the bird that frequented the East Bank at Cley Wheatear - Norfolk Wheatear - Norfolk Little Stint - Norfolk Sandwich Tern - Norfolk Shelduck - Norfolk Shelduck - Norfolk Spoonbill - Norfolk Wood Pigeon - Norfolk Common Gull - Norfolk Bar-tailed Godwit - Norfolk Oystercatcher - Norfolk Oystercatcher - Norfolk Black-headed Gull - Norfolk Black-headed Gull - Norfolk Hummingbird Hawkmoth - Cornwall Hummingbird Hawkmoth - Cornwall Hummingbird Hawkmoth - Cornwall Herring Gull - Cornwall Rock Pipit - Cornwall Rock Pipit - Cornwall Rock Pipit - Cornwall

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]]> Fri Sep 4 2009 Summer 2009 (or what passed for a summer!) http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1745828.html Not been out much lately as you'll have gathered! A selection of shots from the few trips out I have made, including Potteric Carr NR, Bempton Cliffs and Gigrin Farm (to follow) Tuesday 25 August 2009: Not been out much lately as you'll have gathered! A selection of shots from the few trips out I have made, including Potteric Carr NR, Bempton Cliffs and Gigrin Farm (to follow)

Greylag Goose - Potteric Carr NR., Yorkshire Black-headed Gull - Potteric Carr NR., Yorkshire Canada Goose - Potteric Carr NR., Yorkshire Canada Goose - Potteric Carr NR., Yorkshire Wren - Potteric Carr NR., Yorkshire Kittiwakes - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Tree Sparrow - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Gannet - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Kittiwake - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Kittiwakes - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Razorbills - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire When you've got to go....! Gannet - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Gannet - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Gannets - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Gannets - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Meadow Pipit - Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire Whitethroat - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire

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]]> Tue Aug 25 2009 April 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1680922.html As usual - a selection of shots taken throughout the month Sunday 12 April 2009: As usual - a selection of shots taken throughout the month

Red-rumped Swallow - Watermead CP., Leicestershire. A horrible dull misty day and as Swallows are bit on the quick side, only managed 1 reasonable shot - that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Willow Warbler - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Great Spotted Woodpecker - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Starling - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent White Wagtail - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent

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]]> Sun Apr 12 2009 March 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1671257.html A selection of shots taken out and about during March. See photos for location details etc. Monday 23 March 2009: A selection of shots taken out and about during March. See photos for location details etc.

Mallard - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Tufted Duck - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Crested Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Pied Wagtail - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Coot - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Coot - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Coot - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Crested Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Crested Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Cormorant - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Robin - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Mallard - Cathiron, Warwickshire Chaffinch - Cathiron, Warwickshire Coal Tit - Cathiron, Warwickshire Marsh Tit - Cathiron, Warwickshire Nuthatch - Cathiron, Warwickshire Wood Pigeon - Cathiron, Warwickshire Teal - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Cormorant - Draycote Water, Warwickshire

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]]> Mon Mar 23 2009 February 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1662095.html A day trip to Norfolk Tuesday 3 March 2009: A day trip to Norfolk

Avocet Sanderling Sanderling Sanderling Oystercatcher Bar-tailed Godwit Bar-tailed Godwit Bar-tailed Godwit Bar-tailed Godwit Dark-bellied Brent Goose Black-tailed Godwit Dark-bellied Brent Goose Dark-bellied Brent Goose Dark-bellied Brent Goose Barn Owl Barn Owl Blackbird Blackbird Brambling Brambling Pheasant Robin Water Rail Water Rail Water Rail Barn Owl Barn Owl Barn Owl Barn Owl Barn Owl Barn Owl

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]]> Tue Mar 3 2009 January 2009 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1636634.html A selection of photographs taken around the country during January 2009 including, Snowy Owl, 2 1st winter Ring-billed Gulls, Waxings and drake Smew Sunday 11 January 2009: A selection of photographs taken around the country during January 2009 including, Snowy Owl, 2 1st winter Ring-billed Gulls, Waxings and drake Smew

Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Jackdaw - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Great Black-backed Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Herring Gull - Mevagissey, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Snowy Owl - Zennor, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Ring-billed Gull - Helston, Cornwall Whooper Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Whooper Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Mute Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Bewick's Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Whooper Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Whooper Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk Whooper Swan - Welney WWT., Norfolk

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]]> Sun Jan 11 2009 December 2008 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1622640.html This months selection of shots taken at various locations - see photos for details Tuesday 9 December 2008: This months selection of shots taken at various locations - see photos for details

Mediterranean Gull (along with a few other gull species!) - Cliftonville, Kent Turnstone - Cliftonville, Kent Turnstone - Cliftonville, Kent Mediterranean Gull - Cliftonville, Kent Common Gull - Cliftonville, Kent Herring Gull - Cliftonville, Kent Oystercatcher - Cliftonville, Kent. Seeming to feed OK despite deformed bill Ring-Necked Parakeet, Cliftonville, Kent Ring-Necked Parakeet, Cliftonville, Kent Ring-Necked Parakeet, Cliftonville, Kent Ring-Necked Parakeet, Cliftonville, Kent Ring-Necked Parakeet, Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Sanderling - Cliftonville, Kent Purple Sandpiper - Cliftonville, Kent Purple Sandpiper - Cliftonville, Kent Purple Sandpiper - Cliftonville, Kent Turnstone - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent Fulmar - Cliftonville, Kent

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]]> Tue Dec 9 2008 November 2008 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1608892.html Shots taken throughout November 2008 - including Red-necked Grebe and Great Northern Diver at Draycote Water Sunday 9 November 2008: Shots taken throughout November 2008 - including Red-necked Grebe and Great Northern Diver at Draycote Water

Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Red-necked Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Black-headed Gull - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Stonechat - Grandborough Valley, Warwickshire Stonechat - Grandborough Valley, Warwickshire Stonechat - Grandborough Valley, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Little Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Shag - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Shoveler - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Redwing - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Mallard - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Tufted Duck - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Great Northern Diver - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Little Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Little Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Little Grebe - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Kestrel - Grandborough,Warwickshire Pheasant - Grandborough,Warwickshire

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]]> Sun Nov 9 2008 September 2008 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1575260.html A selections of shots from throughout the month including Grey Phalarope, Arctic and Balck Tern at Shustoke Reservior, Warwickshire. Sunday 7 September 2008: A selections of shots from throughout the month including Grey Phalarope, Arctic and Balck Tern at Shustoke Reservior, Warwickshire.

Arctic Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Black Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Arctic Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Black Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Arctic Tern & Black Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Arctic Tern & Black Tern - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Grey Phalarope - Shustoke Res., Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Wheatear - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Shag - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Common Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Common Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Common Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Common Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Common Sandpiper - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Kingfisher - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Shoveler - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Shoveler - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Shoveler - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Gadwall - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Moorhen - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Lapwing - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Teal - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Teal - Brandon Marsh NR., Warwickshire Carrion Crow - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Grey Heron - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Goosander - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Goosander - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Goosander - Draycote Water, Warwickshire Tufted Duck - Draycote Water, Warwickshire

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]]> Sun Sep 7 2008 August 2008 http://steve-valentine.fotopic.net/c1555284.html A selection of shots taken throughout the month at various locations - see individual photographs for details Sunday 3 August 2008: A selection of shots taken throughout the month at various locations - see individual photographs for details

Wood Pigeon - Titchwell RSPB, Norfolk Ruff - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Ruff - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Ruff - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Avocet - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Lapwing - Titchwell RSPB, Norfolk Curlew Sandpiper - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Curlew Sandpiper - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Curlew Sandpiper - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Curlew Sandpiper - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk Collard Dove - Titchwell RSPB, Norfolk Collard Dove - Titchwell RSPB, Norfolk Tutrle Dove - Thornham, Norfolk Ruff - Titchwell RSPB, Nofolk. Has anyone any ideas where the leg tag orginates from? Please email me if you do.

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