Microbirdology

A few Kestrel pictures from Elmley and Capel Fleet in mid August 2024.  The UK population of kestrels is thought to be around 31,000 breeding pairs. However, this number has been in decline due to habitat loss and changes in farming practices, which have affected their food supply.

  Grey Heron at Oare Female Linnet at Oare Male Linnet at Oare Whimbrel at Oare Osprey at Rutland Water Osprey with fish at Rutland Water Juvenile Cuckoo at Lyndon NR Maya, 1R0 and 33 at Rutland Sedge Warbler at Elmley Spotted Flycatcher, Doddington Bittern at Elmley Buzzard at Elmley Cattle Egret at Elmley