18 June 2022 - Hollingworth Lake

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Grey Heron, Sand Martins, Small Heath, Speckled Wood

As I was walking along Rakewood Road this morning, two Grey Herons flew overhead, tussling with each other; I managed to rattle off a few shots of one, but it's rather backlit and under-exposed.  The sun came out shortly afterwards and although there wasn't much about in terms of birds, I found what I presume to be a Northern Marsh Orchid in bloom in the field behind the hide.  A few Sand Martins were flitting over the water near the Sea Cadet Jetty, but were typically hard to capture.  Walking up Turnough Lane a couple of Speckled Woods were active in some dappled shade, and just beyond the farm, a Small Heath was among the Clover in the top field. Last but not least, a White-lipped Snail (I think) was by the path at Shaw Moss.

Grey Heron, 1/1600 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 100 (view full size image)

Northern Marsh Orchid, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 400 (view full size image)

Sand Martins, 1/2500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 800 (view full size image)

Speckled Wood, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2500 (view full size image)

Small Heath On Clover, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2000 (view full size image)

White-lipped Snail, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 800 (view full size image)