Buff belly

Carl contacted me last night, proposing a trip to Berkshire to see the Buff-bellied Pipit. I didn't need too much convincing, so we headed off early, arriving at Queen Mother Reservoir just after 10. Just prior to our arrival, the news was that the bird had flown off east, but as we walked along the south bank it was refound just in front of us.

Over the next hour and a half the bird showed exceptionally well, performing down to just a few feet for a very appreciative audience, as it fed along the edge of the water's edge. It seemed completely unfazed by the constant rattle of camera shutters. I myself took 1026 photos of it; here are a few of the better ones...

 

Buff-bellied Pipit at Queen Mother Reservoir, Berkshire

What a little stunner! And here's an idea of how close it was...

Buff-bellied Pipit (centre of pic - 1.5 metres away!)

Buff-bellied Pipit (in front of white plastic tub) and crowd