The unusual behaviour of the Kingfisher was the notable event today.  We were promised a really bright cloud free and sunny morning. I made a special effort and was tucked in to the hide at 0738 waiting for what I expected to be, the usual Kingfisher show. The light was fabulous and I was certain that I would get some great photos. The minutes ticked by and he just didn't show. Then at 0828 I caught sight of him and expected to have him in front of me within seconds as normal. But no, he didn't come my way. I waited until 9 and in that time, the Little Egret appeared right in front of me which was good and very satisfying. 

To make matters worse, when I left the hide to come home, there he was, sat where I had seen him half an hour earlier. Something had definitely changed his behaviour today. Of note this morning, I saw Otter tracks and took this photo. As you can see, there are clearly 5 toes, on a dog there would only be 4. 

I went for a family run-out to Exmouth sea front at around lunchtime. It was still very bright and I had my camera with me and was just experimenting with it, snapping away at the Black Headed gulls when a Buzzard appeared very, very close. The light was just perfect and the camera was set up especially for flight photography. It came even closer and I took my best ever photos of Buzzard.