Romania 2009

Got back from Romania on Tuesday. John picked up some kind of virus (not Swine flu), he soldiered on till the end but has now been signed off work, so that took the shine off our Hols a little. I had real trouble with the camera so most of these shots are Johns. We would never have believed how difficult it is to get a shot of a Wallcreeper, so these are really only record shots. Had great views though and It was a lifer for us.

The Black Woodpecker wasn't much easier than the Wallcreeper.

The Pheasant was in a compound, not wild, but we have never seen one before and thought it was beautiful. Bit disappointed by the Castle which we expected to be dark and moody, and would you believe it not a Vampire in sight.

Romanian Wildlife

We were amazed to find they have Tree Frogs in Romania, very cute!

Also amazed at the size of the Leeches which were on most of the Cattle in the Delta.

Apparently Squacco Herons really like them.

Does anyone know what the last two are. We think they are both Moth types.