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Simon West's photo gallery

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  • SwallowSwallowNorthaw Pond
  • Spotted FlycatcherSpotted FlycatcherSandon
  • Ferruginous DuckFerruginous DuckBarnet
  • Ferruginous DuckFerruginous DuckBarnet
  • Ferruginous DuckFerruginous DuckBarnet
  • BluethroatBluethroatSpalding
  • Desert WheatearDesert WheatearThurlestone
  • House MartinHouse MartinLuton Hoo
  • Rose-coloured StarlingRose-coloured StarlingCaddington
  • Black-winged StiltBlack-winged StiltRainham Marshes
  • Black-winged StiltBlack-winged StiltRainham Marshes
  • WaxwingWaxwingFinchley
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Swallow
 
All photos of Swallow in Hertfordshire All photos of Swallow Upload a photo of the Swallow at Northaw Pond (Hertfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Swallow at Northaw Pond (Hertfordshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 02 Aug 2018
  Northaw Pond (Hertfordshire) Uploaded: Thu, 02 Aug 2018
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Spotted Flycatcher
 
All photos of Spotted Flycatcher at Sandon (Hertfordshire) All photos of Spotted Flycatcher Upload a photo of the Spotted Flycatcher at Sandon (Hertfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Flycatcher at Sandon (Hertfordshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 13 Jul 2017
  Sandon (Hertfordshire) Uploaded: Thu, 13 Jul 2017
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Ferruginous Duck
 
Previous Records of Ferruginous Duck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All photos of Ferruginous Duck Upload a photo of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All the RBA news reports of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Barnet (London) Uploaded: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Birds are on Old Fold Manor pond, Hadley Green, Barnet.
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Ferruginous Duck
 
Previous Records of Ferruginous Duck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All photos of Ferruginous Duck Upload a photo of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All the RBA news reports of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) 
  adult, female Taken: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Barnet (London) Uploaded: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Birds are on Old Fold Manor pond, Hadley Green, Barnet.
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Ferruginous Duck
 
Previous Records of Ferruginous Duck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All photos of Ferruginous Duck Upload a photo of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) All the RBA news reports of the Ferruginous Duck at Barnet (London) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Barnet (London) Uploaded: Mon, 03 Apr 2017
  Birds are on Old Fold manor pond, Hadley Green, Barnet.
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bluethroat
 
All photos of Bluethroat at Spalding (Lincolnshire) All photos of Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Bluethroat at Spalding (Lincolnshire) All the RBA news reports of the Bluethroat at Spalding (Lincolnshire) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Fri, 24 Mar 2017
  Spalding (Lincolnshire) Uploaded: Fri, 24 Mar 2017
  Comparison in plumage. Left image taken on 1/3/17 & right image taken on 24/3/17
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Desert Wheatear
 
Previous Records of Desert Wheatear - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Desert Wheatear at Thurlestone (Devon) All photos of Desert Wheatear Upload a photo of the Desert Wheatear at Thurlestone (Devon) All the RBA news reports of the Desert Wheatear at Thurlestone (Devon) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Tue, 28 Feb 2017
  Thurlestone (Devon) Uploaded: Wed, 01 Mar 2017
  1st-w male still on Leas Foot Beach showing well & singing occasionally.
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
House Martin
 
All photos of House Martin at Luton Hoo (Bedfordshire) All photos of House Martin Upload a photo of the House Martin at Luton Hoo (Bedfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the House Martin at Luton Hoo (Bedfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 04 Jul 2016
  Luton Hoo (Bedfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 04 Jul 2016
  First fledgling this year about to be fed by one of it's parents. Hopefully the first of many at this colony where I work!
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Caddington (Bedfordshire) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Caddington (Bedfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Caddington (Bedfordshire) 
  adult, female Taken: Sun, 05 Jun 2016
  Caddington (Bedfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 06 Jun 2016
  ad.female/1s.male
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-winged Stilt
 
Previous Records of Black-winged Stilt - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) All photos of Black-winged Stilt Upload a photo of the Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) All the RBA news reports of the Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) 
    Taken: Thu, 08 Apr 2010
  Rainham Marshes (London) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Apr 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-winged Stilt
 
Previous Records of Black-winged Stilt - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) All photos of Black-winged Stilt Upload a photo of the Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) All the RBA news reports of the Black-winged Stilt at Rainham Marshes (London) 
    Taken: Thu, 08 Apr 2010
  Rainham Marshes (London) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Apr 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Finchley (London) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Finchley (London) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Finchley (London) 
    Taken: Sun, 28 Feb 2010
  Finchley (London) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Mar 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Finchley (London) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Finchley (London) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Finchley (London) 
    Taken: Sun, 28 Feb 2010
  Finchley (London) Uploaded: Mon, 01 Mar 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Kite
 
Previous Records of Black Kite - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All photos of Black Kite Upload a photo of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All the RBA news reports of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) 
  juvenile Taken: Jan 2010
  Gigrin Fm (Powys) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Jan 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Kite
 
Previous Records of Black Kite - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All photos of Black Kite Upload a photo of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All the RBA news reports of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) 
  juvenile Taken: Jan 2010
  Gigrin Fm (Powys) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Jan 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Kite
 
Previous Records of Black Kite - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All photos of Black Kite Upload a photo of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All the RBA news reports of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) 
  juvenile Taken: Jan 2010
  Gigrin Fm (Powys) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Jan 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Kite
 
Previous Records of Black Kite - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All photos of Black Kite Upload a photo of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) All the RBA news reports of the Black Kite at Gigrin Fm (Powys) 
  juvenile Taken: Jan 2010
  Gigrin Fm (Powys) Uploaded: Tue, 12 Jan 2010
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Alpine Swift
 
Previous Records of Alpine Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All photos of Alpine Swift Upload a photo of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) 
    Taken: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
  Alexandra Park (London) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Alpine Swift
 
Previous Records of Alpine Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All photos of Alpine Swift Upload a photo of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) 
    Taken: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
  Alexandra Park (London) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Alpine Swift
 
Previous Records of Alpine Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All photos of Alpine Swift Upload a photo of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Alpine Swift at Alexandra Park (London) 
    Taken: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
  Alexandra Park (London) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Montagu's Harrier
 
All photos of Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All photos of Montagu's Harrier Upload a photo of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All the RBA news reports of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) 
  male Taken: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
  Rainham Marshes (London) Uploaded: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Montagu's Harrier
 
All photos of Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All photos of Montagu's Harrier Upload a photo of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All the RBA news reports of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) 
  male Taken: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
  Rainham Marshes (London) Uploaded: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Montagu's Harrier
 
All photos of Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All photos of Montagu's Harrier Upload a photo of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) All the RBA news reports of the Montagu's Harrier at Rainham Marshes (London) 
  male Taken: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
  Rainham Marshes (London) Uploaded: Tue, 25 Aug 2009
 
Photo: Simon West
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog