European Stonechat (m)
European Stonechat / saxicola rubecola. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 17/05/23.
'PROTECTION TACTICS.' (2)
This male Stonechat perched prominently on Silver Birch brash amid the heather on Westleton Heath. Prior to this, both he and his mate had been busy feeding their three demanding fledglings.
I made the image when he flew closer and deliberately made himself visible, whilst checking me out. Interestingly, the rest of the family remained distant. I think he was distracting my attention from them - an effective protection tactic.
I didn't stay for long ...
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
European Stonechat (m)
European Stonechat / saxicola rubecola. Westleton Heath, Suffolk. 17/05/23.
'PROTECTION TACTICS.' (2)
This male Stonechat perched prominently on Silver Birch brash amid the heather on Westleton Heath. Prior to this, both he and his mate had been busy feeding their three demanding fledglings.
I made the image when he flew closer and deliberately made himself visible, whilst checking me out. Interestingly, the rest of the family remained distant. I think he was distracting my attention from them - an effective protection tactic.
I didn't stay for long ...
BEST VIEWED LARGE.