Little Swift (Apus affinis)

The 2012 New Brighton bird gave everone a chance to see and photograph this rare vagrant. I managed to get there the first evening when it was showing well over the beach, promenade and over the nearby park - unforgettable moments!

Little Swift upperwing side on New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2681

Little Swift upperwing side on New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2681



Little Swift underwing New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2683

Little Swift underwing New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2683



Little Swift underwing New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2682

Little Swift underwing New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2682



Little Swift side on rump patch New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2804

Little Swift side on rump patch New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2804



Little Swift side on New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2828

Little Swift side on New Brighton 22 6 12 IMG_2828



Little Swift upperwing head on side New Brighton 22 6 12

Little Swift upperwing head on side New Brighton 22 6 12



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