Monday 24th April
Started adding content and galleries. I was holding my camera only about 8 inches away from this Ruddy Darter.
Sunday 23rd April
Visited Somerset Levels with Ian for a spot of birdwatching. We started at Catcott Lows before moving on to Meare Heath, Ham Wall and finishing up on Kennard Moor. The weather was dull with a few light showers so not good enough for photography. We did see a good selection of birds though and the highlights included: Cuckoo (3), Hobby (3), Yellow Wagtail (2), female Ring-necked Duck, Little Owl, Wheatear (10), lots of singing warblers - Willow Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Garden Warbler & Blackcap.
As well as the variety of birds seen we witnessed some drama when a female Sparrowhawk was flushed carrying off, what looked like, a Blackbird and later on another female Sparrowhawk chasing a Woodpigeon. Whilst counting the Wheatear on Kennard Moor a Stoat ran through the field.
