WE ARE OUT OF LOCKDOWN BUT STILL ARE UNABLE TO TRAVEL FAR

It really is becoming seriously worse in the area where we live, today we had a circular from our Doctors surgery warning us as to how serious the virus is in our village so even though the law says we cannot travel far, it would be foolish to do so . We have to wait until the 29th of March to find out our destiny, but how things are looking at the moment, I can see us being put into Tier 4 , which basically is lockdown with a different name, so its back to my archives for another post, how I am missing getting out and about, it would be such a boost to get some normality back into our lives and get some images of birds.

Buzzard, Eyebrook Reservoir.

Taken well away from the reservoir on top of the hill to the West.

Different bird, different day in a tree about 500 metres from above.

This bird flew over the reservoir from the village of Stoke Dry.

This bird on the ground near the inlet stream.

Red Kite , Eyebrook Resrvoir.

All the following birds are flying over the Reservoir.

Male Smew, Eyebrook Resrvoir.

A bird I have missed seeing this year, from the reports they have had several visiting pairs throughout the Winter months.

Male Teal, Crake Hide, Egleton Reserve, Rutland Water.

Beautiful duck to photograph.

Short Eared Owls, Eyebrook Resrvoir.

These three Owls eventually moved up from the reservoir to an area not far from the tree where the first Buzzard perched.

We saw these birds for several visits, my pal from Dubai  was with me on this visit and took an immense number of images, the first time he had seen SEO's.

Even though I'm flying away from you, I can still watch you.

We saw them catch numerous voles and mice during our visits.

Swallow, Eyebrook Reservoir.

Caught in flight which is a feat on its own.

Great-black Backed Gull, Manton Bay, Rutland.

A formidable species of Gull, the most serious predator of the gulls, regular victims include Rabbits, rodents, other seabirds smaller food will be swallowed whole.

Hobby, Eyebrook Reservoir.

Made the mistake of flying over the Tern raft twice, then the Terns were up and gave chase.

Indian Muntjac Deer, Wderscrape Hide, Rutland.

A deer we see on a regular basis from the Hide whilst watching the Osprey.

Mute Swan with Cygnets, Tufted Duck Hide.

All keeping close together whilst Mum has a quick preen.

Water Vole, Waderscrape Hide.

Whilst on Osprey Duty we see these little beauties on a regular basis.

Goldfinch, Waderscrape Hide.

Common Tern, Waderscrape Hide.

A  bird we see in large numbers at the Reservoir.

Male Kingfisher, Kelham Bridge Reserve.

Regular visitors at the reserve, later on with young.

Sparrowhawk, at the side of our House.

Reasonably regular visitor as our neighbor to that side feed the birds, hence the visit.

Female Ruff, Shoveler Hide.

A bird that visits in reasonable numbers.

Little Grebe, Kelham btidge.

Delightful little bird, invariably shows during a visit.

Male Goosander, Crake Hide, Rutland Water.

This pair arrived, had a quick hunt about and soon departed.

TawnyOwl, My friend Reggies  Garden.

Had a recent e mail saying they had returned to his box in his garden, once things have got better I must visit. 

I hope you have enjoyed your visit, it has been an adventure for me searching for these images and it has amazed me as to what I have found, mind I would much rather be out and watching the birds.
You all keep yourselves safe and well.