Grabbed in great haste as this super-bird flew by hide after I'd already packed up to leave - lesson: always pack camera last! 1/800 sec, F5.6, ISO 400. Prints (& T-shirts!) available at 6x3 inches (see link on left). Image published in Birding World Vol. 20, no. 6.

Date: 07/06/07

Location: Caerlaverock, Dumfries & Galloway

Photographer: David H Hatton