Wryneck compilation
Yesterday afternoon, a wryneck appeared at Oare Marshes, Kent. It was feeding on ant heaps within sight of one of the footpaths. It was far enough away that it was at the limit of what could usefully be captured with my lens. However, here's a small compilation of shots. This is the second wryneck I've seen this year - which are the first two I've ever seen. These birds are so amazingly well camouflaged that they are almost impossible to spot. They are also rare migrants with only small numbers coming through one their way south. I've heard a suggestions that some of the easterly winds we've had recently have diverted them here from Scandinavia.
Wryneck compilation
Yesterday afternoon, a wryneck appeared at Oare Marshes, Kent. It was feeding on ant heaps within sight of one of the footpaths. It was far enough away that it was at the limit of what could usefully be captured with my lens. However, here's a small compilation of shots. This is the second wryneck I've seen this year - which are the first two I've ever seen. These birds are so amazingly well camouflaged that they are almost impossible to spot. They are also rare migrants with only small numbers coming through one their way south. I've heard a suggestions that some of the easterly winds we've had recently have diverted them here from Scandinavia.