Foxy has a cunning plan onwards and upwards.

[Galana]

Congrats on the Hobby. An excellent 'improvement' shot.

[Dave Williams]

5 hours ago, Galana said:

Congrats on the Hobby. An excellent 'improvement' shot.

That wasn't an improvement, it was the first I have seen in years !

OK , I guess it still qualifies under a different guise!

 

[Dave Williams]

608)Rock Sparrow.

Coming for a drink at a highish altitude..the road to the Petrified Forest a UNESCO heritage site.

Rock Sparrow.  BY608.    Lesvos 2023. by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

609) Masked Shrike

One of three species of Shrike  I saw in Lesvos .

Masked Shrike. BY609.  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

610) Yellow-legged Gull

Lesvos 2023. Yellow legs of a Lesser Black-backed and pale grey wings of a Herring Gull.

Yellow-legged Gull.  BY610.  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[PeterHG]

A beautiful Masked Shrike!

[Dave Williams]

611) Eastern Olivaceous Warbler.

As sightings began to slow down I spent longer waiting to see the likes if this warbler that was often heard  but not always seen!

Eastern Olivaceous Warbler. BY611  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

612) Eastern Orphan Warbler

Like the Olivaceous Warbler, another "lifer".

Eastern Orphean Warbler.  BY612  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

613) Long-eared Owl

Everybody seemed to get a better shot of the Owl that was roosting locally than I did but  this shot was more like the reality whenever I went! Happy to even see one, only my second ever.

Long-eared Owl. BY 613.  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

Not an endemic as such but the only place in Europe you will find this species so it's a top target for birders in Lesvos. They are found mainly in Turkey a few miles away over a narrow sea crossing.

614)Kruper's Nuthatch

Kruper's Nuthatch. BY614. Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

Only seen at distance other than this one so half a bird is better than a dot!

615)Cirl Bunting

Girl Bunting  BY615     Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

Long been a bogey bird of mine and I thought it was going to continue when I kept on having brilliant views but either no camera or not quick enough. Fortunately by watching one individual I worked out where he was likely to use as a quick stop perch between bushes!

BY616)Cetti's Warbler

Cetti's Warbler.   BY616.  Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Galana]

Getting a decent total of lifers. Love the L.E.Owl. Always a keeper.

[Dave Williams]

617)Rock Nuthatch

Took several visits to get the birds close but well worth the effort as they are cracking little birds.

Rock Nuthatch.  BY617. Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Zim Girl]

I also really like the picture of the LE Owl.

[Dave Williams]

618)Rufus-tailed Scrub Robin

Rufus-tailed Scrub Robin.  BY618. Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Edited June 5, 2023 by Dave Williams

[Dave Williams]

619)Pied Flycatcher

I only saw this one on Lesvos but as I drew a blank here last yearI'll include it rather than go and look locally again.

Pied Flycatcher.  BY619.   Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[Dave Williams]

620)Rosy Starling

Flocks of Rosy Starling were passing through Lesvos during the second week of our stay but the two we saw were not hanging around for long and distant.

Rosy Starling.   BY620.   Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

I needed my long lens to get an image with any detail.

Rosy Starling.   BY620.   Lesvos 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

[PeterHG]

I'm envious of the Rosy Starlings; never seen one! Beautiful photo of the Rock Nuthatch as well.

[xelas]

8 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

618)Rufus-tailed Bush Robin

Lovely photo, showing why the Robin got its name (the tail part). About the bush it stands on ... it looks more like a scrub to me .

[Dave Williams]

25 minutes ago, xelas said:

Lovely photo, showing why the Robin got its name (the tail part). About the bush it stands on ... it looks more like a scrub to me .

Well spotted Alex. The Lesvos Guide by Steve Dudley, considered the best , actually calls it a Bush Robin.

[xelas]

10 hours ago, Dave Williams said:

Well spotted Alex. The Lesvos Guide by Steve Dudley, considered the best , actually calls it a Bush Robin.

The English names of the birds are becoming more confusing by the day . At least latin/scientific names does not change that often. Anyway, your photo is perfect!

[michael-ibk]

Great birds you got in Lesbos Dave. Never even heard of a Kruper's Nuthatch - and there I thought I knew my European birds! 

[Kitsafari]

Stunning masked shrike! and so envious of the LEO. never seen both, nor rosy starlings too. 

Cetti's warbler taunted us so many times but we were not fast enough for this sneaky swift species. 

[Dave Williams]

I have been back from my week on my favourite birding paradise, the Isle of May , for a couple of weeks now and just about finished sorting my photographs. Nothing new to add to the big year which was expected. Instead I'll give you a little flavour of what it's like sat around the cliff top watching avian life and the struggles going on all around you.

Guillemot and it's prize catch

Guillemot. Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Coming ashore at high tide

_G7A2946 copy-topaz-denoise by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Cliff top landing by a Razorbill

 

Razorbill .     Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Demise of a Puffin

Great Black-backed Gull.   Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Drowned at sea

Great Black-backed Gull.   Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

The Shag family waiting for dinner to arrive

Shag.      Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

Male Eider Duck

Eider Duck.       Isle of May 2023 by Dave Williams, on Flickr

 

 

 

Edited July 3, 2023 by Dave Williams