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Juvenile green woodpecker (Picus viridis) learning how to look inconspicuous, with partial success. Arne, Dorset, UK. 25/08/11.

Ravens staking their claim to one of the artificial osprey nests. Arne, Dorset, UK.

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.

Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) on Coombe Heath. Arne, Dorset, UK. The leonine king of this micro savannah. Ospreys? Pah!

Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) consuming a freshly caught grasshopper. Arne, Dorset, UK. Steadily sucking the juices out of its unfortunate prey.

Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) consuming a freshly caught grasshopper. Arne, Dorset, UK.

Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) liquidising a freshly caught grasshopper. Arne, Dorset, UK.

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!

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