Arne

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  • Photo: Arne After Dark

    Wareham channel from the Arne peninsula, around dusk. Dorset, UK. Taken on the weekly Nightjar Walk. 01/06/11.
  • Photo: Arne Barn Owl

    Barn owl at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Arne Claypit 07/11

    Former ball clay pit now being flooded to create a lagoon habitat for wildlife. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 14/07/11. This area is currently off-limits to the public for safety reasons.
  • Photo: Arne Parhelion

    Parhelion effect over the Isle of Purbeck from Arne. The possible result of smoke particles in the atmosphere from the nearby Upton Heath fire the same afternoon. 09/06/11.
  • Photo: Arne Ravens

    Ravens staking their claim to one of the artificial osprey nests. Arne, Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Adventure

    Young barn owls venture out of the nestbox. Arne, Dorset, UK. 22/07/11. Bright sunshine outside so didn't fancy sweating it out in the box perhaps. They are growing bolder every day but still staying very close to home.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Box

    Barn owl returns to the nestbox at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Fledgling

    Barn owl fledgling at the nestbox entrance. Arne, Dorset, UK. 14:35, 06/08/11. Taken with permission of the RSPB.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Hunting Perch

    Barn owl hunting from a tall perch overlooking a crop field. Arne, Dorset, UK. 04/07/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Retreat

    Barn owl. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. The parents use this box to escape the attentions of the voracious chicks nearby.
  • Photo: Barn Owl Rodent

    Barn owl returning with a rodent for the 3 growing chicks. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11.
  • Photo: Barn Owl with Rat

    Barn owl with freshly caught rat in its mouth. RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. 27/06/11. The site of the nestbox is off-limits but the birds can be observed in flight from public areas of the reserve nearby.
  • Photo: Beetle

    This macro shot was taken last summer.
  • Photo: Budding Sundew

    Sundew begins to unfurl its flowering stem. Arne, Dorset, UK. 09/06/11.
  • Photo: Check out my Shades

    A large fly with the most amazing eye's I've managed to capture with a camera. Taken last summer, the fly was warming up on the fence near the pond heading towards Shipstal Point.
  • Photo: Common Darter

    A macro shot of a common darter warming up in the sun.
  • Photo: Coombe Heath Hobby

    Hobby over Coombe Heath at Arne, with Wytch Farm well head behind. Dorset, UK.
  • Photo: Coy Barn Owl

    Barn owl (Tyto alba) out hunting. Arne, Dorset, UK. 08/07/11. It steadily made its way along the fenceposts towards me until it couldn't get much closer.
  • Photo: Crepuscular Barn Owl

    Barn owl. Arne, Dorset, UK. 04/07/11.
  • Photo: Damselfly

    Damselfly perched on some heather.
  • Photo: Damselfly Close Up

    Damselfly taking a breather on some heather, taken on Coombe Heath.
  • Photo: Damselfly Peek a Boo

    Taken during last summer around the pond on Coombe Heath, this little fellow was a little shy and tried to move around the gorse stem to hide from my lens.
  • Photo: Dappled Siskin

    Male siskin (Carduelis spinus) eyeing up the feeders at RSPB Arne, Dorset, UK. With thanks to the volunteer on duty at the visitor centre for the (correct) ID!
  • Photo: Dorset Osprey

    Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with freshly caught fish on the shores of Poole Harbour at Arne. Dorset, UK. A rather slim looking bird so hope it feeds well before continuing its journey to Africa. The crows were bullying it unfortunately.
  • Photo: Dragonfly

    Taken late last summer, the dark peaty water makes such a great backdrop for this dragonfly.
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