Monday, 13 August 2018

Northern Holiday 2018, Post 1: Spoonbills


I'm afraid I'm running very late with my holiday photos, but never mind! I can still post a selection of highlights.

We heard about RSPB Fairburn Ings on BBC Springwatch a short while before our departure, so were delighted to find that the reserve was not far off our route as we headed north. There was a buzz in the air when we arrived, and we soon discovered that three Spoonbill chicks had hatched and could be viewed from a distance. My zoom is not the best, but the photo below the 'viewing' blackboard shows mother and young doing well. What a remarkable sight.

 

There was a heronry with chicks in close proximity, but I would hazard a guess that during our time at Fairburn Ings, all eyes were focused on the Spoonbills.  


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5 comments:

  1. Ragged Robin13 August 2018 at 10:55

    A wonderful start to your holiday - I've never seen a Spoonbill. Look forward to reading more about your trip:)

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  2. eileeninmd13 August 2018 at 14:05

    Hello, I love the Spoonbills. We only see the Roseate Spoonbill in the USA. Enjoy your holiday! Enjoy your day and new week ahead!

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  3. Caroline Gill15 August 2018 at 19:26

    Thank you, Ragged Robin and Eileen, for your kind comments!

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  4. Lowcarb team member16 August 2018 at 22:07

    So nice to see your photo's of the Spoonbills.

    All the best Jan

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  5. Crafty Green Poet17 August 2018 at 07:18

    I've never seen a spoonbill! I remember one time they visited Musselburgh (my regular birding spot) and I rushed there as soon as I could but they had already gone....

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