A 2 Day Dorset break.

Have just returned from a very quick visit to Dorset. A visit to RSPB Arne did not prove very productive and although Tree Pipit was seen it was not photographable! Dartford Warblers did not even show themselves1

However, day 2 to Brownsea Island was altogether difeerent and whilst I decided not to hump 8lbs of glass around with me the 100/400mm just about sufficed. It was VERY hot so I had mixed feelings when I chanced upon a Nightjar.

 Here is a taster but dappled light and heat haze did nothing to enhance my record shots!

Big yawn!! It just shows the catching ability of this crepuscular  species

The terns were nesting on the island in very close proximity and this was causing constant border disputes.

...but there were times of serenity

Sandwich Tern...not at war!

...and then there were other residents or should I say 'the staff'.

...a pleasant couple of days in a different county.