Birds at Spit beach 17th March 2015.

Male Black Redstart

This Black Redstart was the "target" species for yesterday morning at Spit beach, Par.

I knew it had been around the area for most of the winter but hadn't managed to go over there so yesterday Jeremy Northcott and I made the effort and were rewarded with some great views and a few photos.

This bird should be leaving soon on migration to Europe where it'll breed during the summer months.

I saw one at the nest in the French Alps last June but it's always good to see these species here in Cornwall.

The kestrel and wren were bonus birds for the morning!

Male Black Redstart

 

 

Male Kestrel

Wren in full song