… but sadly it’s coming to an end and the migration’s already in full swing as the birds head south again.

Eurasian Jay with terrapin

Eurasian Jay with terrapin

Some’ll stay, like this Eurasian Jay, but the Nightingale below that we saw a month ago will go soon if it hasn’t already.

Common Nightingale

Common Nightingale

Another shot from a few weeks ago was this cracker of a Common Nightingale flying past a Water Rail, both species not that easy to see – just a pity it was on the shady side of the river.

Common Kingfisher with Water Rail

Common Kingfisher with Water Rail

That’s usually not the problem with Cattle Egret who relish as much exposure as they can get, and talking of exposure, I’ve published the names of the Birdfair Raffle winners on the Quinta’s Birding Blog, so if you took part pop over there to see if you’ve won.