Common Gull

My first returning bird of the autumn arrived at Grovebury on 14/08/10

Colour ringed Common Tern

This juv. Common Tern has spent the past week at Grovebury, it is one the forty ringed at Wilstone Reservoir this year.

Mediterranean Gull

This stunning juvenile put in a brief appearance at Grovebury this morning, before flying off north on its own.

Corn Bunting, Meadow Pipit and Skylark

These three are nesting very close to each other in a field in south Beds, the CB about 20mtrs in to a cereal crop.

Little Ringed Plover

The single survivor from the clutch of four, can now fly but still prefers concealment as the first option

Turtle Dove

Female watched flying in to take over incubation from the male, in a Hawthorn in the brick pits today

Wood Mouse

This little creature has taken to having a snack under the bird feeders in my back garden, taken on one of the rare moments when it was still.