Following a short walk (enlivened by Stonechats, Linnets and Whitethroats) we came upon a small group of birders standing on a dune-top. Joining them, we discovered that the reported male Red-backed Shrike was perched just below us on a bramble bush. The heat haze was already ferocious, so I used the monopod to steady the camera for a few record shots.
This delightful migrant flitted from tree to bush, but was never close enough for high-quality photography: nevertheless, really excellent to see! Other noteworthies included a small (less than 30cm) Adder and lots of Little Terns flying over the café while we relaxed over a cup of tea.
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