Wednesday, 29 August 2018

ORTOLAN BUNTING - Culver

One was found today lunchtime (Graham A). Couldn't resist a local twitch. Quite elusive - but it did perch out in the open a couple of times; and also seen in flight and heard calling (with Ian R.). 

  
Digi-scope 'record' shots

Looking North from Culver/Bembridge down
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