I had another go at the Tree Pipits today, I was sure that I could a bit closer and consequently get a better photo or two.  It almost turned out that way but not quite.  For some reason, and I don't know why, the bird that I had seen yesterday constantly singing and displaying was far less active.  However it did show for me a few times and I did mange shots from a little nearer but there was always something not quite perfect.  A nice species  that sings beautifully and because they are not as common as Meadow Pipits, always nice to see and photograph.  This is a true migrant and they arrive  at this time of year from their wintering grounds in Africa.  Today I also saw my first Cuckoo of the year but just couldn't get a picture of it even though it was very close.

Buzzards were displaying to each other once the sun came out and they could use the thermals. Even though this picture was a bit distant it's well worth posting  to show what a spectacular sight it can be.  Again though, a lot of this action takes place very quickly and you can hardly see the twists and turns with the naked eye..