Desert Wheatear

I took a trip to North Wales today. Part of the day was spent photographing the Desert Wheatear at Rhyl.

Sparrowhawk

I managed to creep up on this Sparrowhawk in the garden and get a few shots. It was busy watching the birds on the feeders, although it did look round at me a couple of times, it didn't take flight. I read that they only respond to movement and maybe my stealth like way of freezing every time it looked in my direction paid off.

Buzzards in Flight

With some sunny weather the Buzzards have been circling above the trees in the garden. The low winter sun now gives the opportunity to achieve some good flight shots. As they bank round, their underparts being nicely illuminated.