Tuesday 10th March, perfect sunny dat for a trip to South Lincolnshire, beginning at Frampton Marsh RSPB. There was an army of ducks near to the main car park but a Black-tailed Godwit was the only bird really worth photographing.

As with my last visit, there was nothing in front of the hides to even switch the camera on for - disappointing yet again, but walking back to the car, a movement in the grass proved to be a Meadow Pipit that posed long enough for a shot.

and the usual flock of Greylag Geese gave the oportunity for a close head shot.

After relocating to the small car park, there was noticeable fly-over traffic - Shelduck

and Brent Geese of the dark-bellied variety

but little else so it was time to head for the main reason for the visit - Common Cranes at nearby Willow Tree Fen.

The bright sunny weather changed to heavy cloud - not ideal for longish range photography but the Cranes were there and one pair even entertained with the mating dance.

More photos of the sequence are in the Recent Additions section of this website but the poor light has meant that a revisit in better weather is on the cards.