It was good to get out into the country today and to one of my favourite birding spots at RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels. However, we got caught in a torrential downpour at the beginning of our walk and for most of the visit the light was poor. However, the weather brightened up enough for us to have a picnic al fresco and to enjoy watching passerines near the bird feeders close to the reception.

The best of the birds were a marsh harrier and great crested grebes, although it was too early in the year to see the grebes’ famous courting rituals. We obviously need to come back in a few weeks time.

Tufted ducks

Little grebe

Great crested grebe

Grey heron hiding in the reeds

Gadwall

Great white egret

Male marsh harrier

Female reed bunting

Male chaffinch

Great tit

Blue tit

Robin

Click below for gallery of photos from today