4 April 2023 - Hollingworth Lake

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Blackcap

Calm, sunny, cool

The sun was shining today, and all was calm. I half expected to hear Willow Warbler on the reserve, but only Chiffchaffs were singing.  However, when I reached the Pavilion area, I heard the unmistakeable song of Blackcap, and after scanning around, managed to locate the bird, perched in a Hawthorn in the field close to the wood.  I don't think the photos will win any competitions, but it's another shot for the record!

Blackcap, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 320 (view full size image)