RSPB Leighton Moss & Garden Blue Tits

Took a trip up to Leighton Moss to hopefully get some nice shots of the Marsh Harriers, a real frustrating trip as no matter where I went they were always out of range, so only managed record distant shots. Although I did witness a male and female mating and got some shots from a distance. But it was a lovley morning at one of my favourite places, saw and heard lots of warblers, Chiff Chaffs, Blackcaps, and got a nice clear shot at a singing Sedge Warbler.





A distant shot of a pair of Marsh Harriers mating, the first couple are the male approaching the awaiting female on a low tree





Landed and doing the 'business'



Job done and they are both back in the air



Spent a while watching a family of Greylags



Very cute goslings



A nice shot of a Greylag in the yellow iris



But it was the Harriers I wanted to capture and it was frustrating they never came in to range







Part 2 of this post, is the start of Operation Blue Tit, i have a pair of Blue Tits that have nested in a box on the back of the house. Over the coming weeks before they fledge I want to try and get some nice shots of them coming in to the box and leaving. My first attempt was in not so ideal conditions, a little gloomy which meant a high iso to achieve a fast shutter speed, but hopefully I will get some nice bright days to get some crisper shots..... watch this space

While the adults were away from the nest, had a quick check and was nicely surprised



Air brakes on as it nears the hole







Leaving with a poo sack



Coming in with a nice juicy catapillar



Meant to add the shots are through the conservatory window which does detract from the quality.