Toucan play at that game....

As summer finally (fingers crossed) arrives after a very unpredictable month we can all look forward to Wimbledon, Pimms and the great British summer.

First though, take a look at this new binocular from Kite which has landed at The One Stop Nature Shop.

Carrying on with the bird name trend Kite has named their new binocular the Toucan. Priced at under £300 (£299) it represents Kite's cheapest roof prism binocular at this time.

Coming in an 8x42 and 10x42 format to start the Toucan offers the excellent build quality and 30 year warranty that has given Kite such a strong reputation.

First impressions are of an superbly built binocular with very sharp objects and a really high quality feel.

Why not pop in to The One Stop Nature Shop at Burnham Deepdale and try them for yourself....

Rose-Coloured Starling visits local town

This week birders, photographers and the general public have all been treated to stunning views of an adult male Rose-Coloured Starling (Pastor roseus) in Wells-next-the-sea.

It can be found along the road to East Quay in a small garden on the north side of the road.

Its typical breeding range starts in the very east of Europe and extends into Asia minor, moving to India and tropical Asia in winter.

This very confiding bird has been giving excellent views and it is definitely worth popping along and seeing if you are in the area.

A few images below from One Stop Nature staff member Oliver Reville (More at www.flickr.com/oreville1989 & www.ojrnaturalworldphotos.wordpress.com/)