December 2014 Stonechat

Sometimes you don't always get what you go out for.  After waiting for a very rare (in our area) Dartford Warbler in the local park,

I got this shot whilst walking back to the car.  The light was very low!

Stonechat

December 2014 A couple from around my Small holding! Roe Deer and Grey Wagtail.

Went out early to catch up with some Roe Deer that are always around.  Managed to get quite close without disturbing them!  Also a lovely Yellow Wagtail.  These birds are found on clear streams usually, but in winter search around the mud for pickings.

Roe Deer

Grey Wagtail

December 2014 A Field Voles last view!

Keep down!

December 2014 Red Kite

Whilst waiting for a Short Eared Owl to appear: A Red Kite not a bad substitute! Hawling in the Cotswolds.

Red Kite

December 2014 No excuses more Shorties

 Intensely quartering the meadow 

Short Eared Owl