Rustic Bunting
Emberiza rustica
This was only the 6th time that I have ever been fortunate enough to see one of these fabulous Buntings in the U.K.
Luckily for me, this one chose an inland site to spend the winter months (the first time that one has wintered), where it joined 2 Little Buntings and nearly one hundred Reed Buntings.
As it was close to my house, I payed several visits to attempt to take an array of different shots....
It's interesting how as the months progress he is moving towards breeding plumage :)
Rustic Bunting
Emberiza rustica
This was only the 6th time that I have ever been fortunate enough to see one of these fabulous Buntings in the U.K.
Luckily for me, this one chose an inland site to spend the winter months (the first time that one has wintered), where it joined 2 Little Buntings and nearly one hundred Reed Buntings.
As it was close to my house, I payed several visits to attempt to take an array of different shots....
It's interesting how as the months progress he is moving towards breeding plumage :)