27 April 2024 - Hollingworth Lake

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Whitethroats, Sedge Warbler, Tawny Owl

Had a good walk around the Lake and down to Clegg Hall this morning in pleasant conditions.  A Goldfinch performed quite well in the bushes by the side of Rakewood Road, and two Jays were perched in the Big Hedge, though one flew off before I could get a photo. 

Along Branch Road, a Sedge Warbler was singing, and although I saw it a couple of times I couldn't get it on film, but I didn't want to over disturb it so I moved on.  Near the railway at Clegg Hall, two Whitethroats were singing, one perching up and showing well, although always fairly distant.  The Tawny Owl was resident in its hole in the gable end of the house down towards Dyehouse Lane.

Goldfinch, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 100 (view full size image)

Jay, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 250 (view full size image)

Whitethroat, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 200

Whitethroat , 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 125 (view full size image)

Whitethroat , 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 500

Tawny Owl, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 500 (view full size image)