Nikkor 200-500 VR/TC 14 III @700mm, f8, ISO 400, Nikon Z 6; NR Morning 7:02 (the exif time currently 4.30 ahead); Oak dominated mixed woodland breaks into patches of shrubs and further bushes scattered across a wild, ancient chalk meadow. Male (in the image) of this warbler sings in shorter powerful bursts. Apart from that only occasional glimpse of a patient observer reveals his presence. The pair is successfully nesting in a shade of woodland among varied bushes in a sea of a man high bramble, nettle and other robust herbs. The transitional zones are diverse, sought after habitats and a good source of food, insect in this case.
Nikkor 200-500 VR @500mm, f5.6, ISO 2000; Nikon D750 late bright-sky evening (May); gotcha At the time of writing, the kits are much larger. They are like bunches of springs and watching their cat-like agility when they play is breathtaking.
Nikkor 200-500 VR/TC 14 III @700mm, f10, ISO 800 (+1EV); Nikon Z 6; rose-ringed parakeet; shot with Hoya Fusion filter without the hood (testing) into the light source at f10 (for depth of field), heavily overcast (early afternoon; exif time incorrect)
