Parentis-en-born

I have recently returned from an 11 day holiday to France. I stayed at 2 different locations. The first place that I stayed at was called Parentis-en-born, south of Bordeaux. It was great for birdlife. Black Kites were extremely common and could be seen anywhere. There was also an abundance of Black Redstarts. I also saw Crested Tits and Nuthatches as well as mammals including Coypu and European Mink. Here are some of the best photos.

 Red-Veined Darter

 Black Redstart

  Black Redstart

  Black Redstart

  Black Redstart

  Black Redstart

 Black Kite

mating beautiful demoiselle

mating beautiful demoiselle

mating beautiful demoiselle

 Coypu

 Coypu

 Coypu

  Black Redstart

  Black Redstart

 European Mink

  European Mink

Cicada

Cicada

 Crested Tit

 Nuthatch

 Nuthatch