Little Bunting...

I've had a real nightmare trying to catch up with Little Bunting over the last few years. Having not seen one for many years (and having managed to dip more than a few), the news of one actually showing well at Portland yesterday gave me a bit of hope that I might finally put that ghost to rest.

As soon as it was reported again this morning I gave Dave Helliar a ring and by late morning we were watching this incredibly confiding individual. A very smart individual at that. I make no apology for the number of photos below, it was such a pleasure to watch :-)

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

oh, just one more then - Little Bunting, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset

The light was very poor and it was blowing a hooey but a little bit of video was in order too:

Not many people watching it when we were there but sadly there's always one who has to try and get closer than everyone else (no prizes for naming him - I think most local birders will know him). A stark reminder of why I don't really twitch birds anymore as this sort of behaviour really winds me up. 

Why is it the people with the BIG lenses have to get the closest?

If only all photographers were as ethical as Weymouth local John Wall (definitely NOT him above BTW). I hadn't seen him for some considerable time but what a great guy who really cares about not disturbing the birds he's photographing. Check out his Twitter feed @Wawlee.