Lakenheath Fen May 2017

[mikee115]

Hi all,

Few photos from a couple of visits to the RSPB reserve at Lakenheath Fen. Nice couple of firsts for me including Bearded t its, Cuckoo and a Bittern.

Cuckoo Lakenheath Fen (11) by Mike, on Flickr

Cuckoo Lakenheath Fen by Mike, on Flickr

Cuckoo Lakenheath Fen (4) by Mike, on Flickr

Mandarin duck and ducklings (3) by Mike, on Flickr

Sedge Warbler Lakenheath Fen (2) by Mike, on Flickr

Bearded manboobs! by Mike, on Flickr

Bearded Tit Lakenheath Fen (2) by Mike, on Flickr

Reed Bunting Lakenheath Fen (8) by Mike, on Flickr

Stoat (2) by Mike, on Flickr

Kingfisher Lakenheath Fen by Mike, on Flickr

Bittern Lakenheath Fen (1) by Mike, on Flickr

Bittern Lakenheath Fen (3) by Mike, on Flickr

Great place to visit.
Thanks for looking
Mike

[Optic Watch]

wow

[tazmin88]

flying bitterns are a rarity, great shots PS loved the adder photos too

[mikee115]

Cheers guys. Was amazed by the Bittern. Thought it was a goose flying towards me before i looked at it through the camera.

[Mark43]

Beautiful shots at what has to be one of the best reserves in the country.

Did you see or hear any Orioles ?

[XWP29]

Brilliant, just brilliant.

[The Phantom]

Excellent

[Tiger74]

Enjoyed those, thanks for sharing them.

[Foxyee]

Wonderful set from a wonderful RSPB site :-)