Having had an interview this morning and a relatively quiet start to the afternoon, I debated whether to go out or not. I decided not to, so I decided to check birdguides; not even 20 reports around the UK! Soon after I recieved a text off Alan Davies to say there was a report of a Little Swift at New Brighton... the temptation swinged and then after recieving one from Rob S, I made a mad dash for the car keys and hit the A55, no sooner had I gone, I was approaching New Brighton desperately searching for a crowd of birders and checking every Swift in sight. I finally caught up with a small crowd near Tower Grounds park. I parked the car outrageously leaving a scope, phone and sat nav in the car... and shot out in search of this southern delight. I quickly locked onto the bird gving absolutely superb views.
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| Little Swift - taken by Fabian |
I met a few friendly and relieved faces there and caught up with Stephen Menzie and Fabian (Stephen's friend that's come down for a few days from the Netherlands to enjoy some British weather and of course birds) - and what a bird to get on his British list this was! Fabian took some brilliant images considering the bird was darting around (as Swifts do!)
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| Little Swift - taken by Fabian |
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| Little Swift - taken by Fabian |
I didn't expect when I woke up this morning that I'd have this super bird on my British list today! The thrill and excitement of birding for you!
Take a look at Fabian's blog here: http://fabianmeijer.blogspot.co.uk/
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