18th August 2008 by Robin.

A brief visit this afternoon produce good numbers of waders including

Black-tailed Godwit

Summer plumage Grey Plover.  (Black-bellied Plover seems much more appropriate)

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29th June 2008 by Robin.

A revealing Eyed Hawk Moth

Poplar Hawk Moth

Buff-tip

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25th June 2008 by Robin.

One or two good ones last night.

Elephant Hawk Moth and Peppered Moth on the same egg box.

and a Sallow Kitten

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24th May 2008 by Robin.

Generally it is not good for moths here - too many other light sources nearby.

But occasionally something good turns up - Lime Hawkmoth

Nothing much else - a few Heart & Dart and a smart White Ermine.

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23rd May 2008 by Robin.

Distant views of Red-footed Falcon and fleeting ones of Golden Oriole at Lakenheath.

No sign of Stone Curlew at Weeting Heath just an obliging Spotted Flycatcher

 A nice weekend away anyway.

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5th May 2008 by Robin.

An early morning visit produced no rarities but some nice common birds …

Linnet

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4th May 2008 by Robin.

Spring is in full swing at Rye.

A Med gull nesting among the Black-headed

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1st May 2008 by Robin.

Apologies for not updating the Bhutan blog for a while. New entries coming soon.

We had a long weekend in Suffolk last weekend. A very obliging Bittern was the highlight.

More photos below

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13th April 2008 by Robin.

On 21st March we set out from Heathrow on route to Bhutan returning to England on 8th April.

Over the next few days (weeks!) I shall be adding a photo diary of my visit including birds, scenery, buildings and people.

I hope you enjoy.

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7th April 2008 by Robin.

The trip is almost over. A few last photos.

Asian Barred Owl

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