My friends Tony and Clive kindly invited me to accompany them on a trip to see if we could spot this Roller showing near Aldborough. Unfortunately it was a long way off and not moving but I managed to take these record shots and what a beautiful bird. Thanks for looking.

I was out in the garden and suddenly realised the woodpeckers that have been coming for food these past weeks had honoured us with a visit. There was one adult and with it two youngsters. I managed to grab the camera and take a few quick hand held shots. More to follow. Thanks for looking.

I managed to get a quiet hour in the garden this afternoon. 

Kept hearing the call then finally this woodpecker appeared in my garden. Luckily had enough time to get the camera. Will try and get some better pictures through the week.

A couple of hours at Filey Dams trying to see the Mandarin and the best I could do was a record shot at distance. A few others turned out quite reasonable though. Thanks for looking !

Called in at Barmston and found the Martins back. Only had ten minutes so not good pictures. I will definately going back more prepared for these fast little birds.

Went for a quick ride out to Troutsdale today. The light was not good and I couldn't get close to anything until I got back to my car and noticed the cheeky wagtail chatting up the wife !