Hey Everyone,
Hope you are enjoying your summer - what's left of it. As per usual I have neglected to make more frequent entries into the blog. I have however been updating my photo site on a more regular basis. Apart from the odd bit of action at Buttertubs Marsh not too much is happening right now. The Merlin Hawks are always a treat to watch during Dragon Fly season. This year I have been trying for more flight and burst shots of the birds as they jump off of the branches in pusuit of their elusive meal. There are days when the activity picks right up and you can find many different types of hawks at Buttertubs. Last week I had three Merlins, a Coopers Hawk, and a Sharp Shinned Hawk all jousting for positions at the same time. You don't often see the Coopers Hawk as although he is bigger he tends to be somewhat more timid when it comes to the camera lens. I haven't been treated to much activity in the way of Owls lately. Since the nesting season is over it has been harder to find them as the smaller birds are less concerned about them being close to their nest or trying to eat the young ones. This means that there is less mobbing and so the owls can rest undetected until you blunder into them unexpectedly.
I guess the next major thing on the agenda birding wise will be the September hawk migration at Beechy Head near Victoria. Hopefully we can get some good pics to post here and on my photo site for people to tune in and see.
Thanks for tuning into my blog and following my site.
Until next time take care and good light,
Steve
