your first wheatear of the year

I think every one gets buzz from there first wheatear of the year and for me this was nearest I've been to one so a little more special The closer the bird the better the photo !! 

 As for black redstarts another cracking bird

 There is 3 at ferry lane , rainham

 This female was the first I photographed .

Then there are stonechats not sure which bird I would choose as a favourite ?

common sandpiper 

 Then another female black redstart

 And finally the male black redstart

 the pick of the bunch this afternoon . 

 oh and a rat enjoying a break in the weather.