What have you seen
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How do you tell the sex of an adder?
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Brue, Corvids are pretty good builders, so they probably interleave the twigs for stability then pad the nests with the Straw. The one thing I'm not sure of is which sex does the building, and which is just the 'collector'
When the ospreys return in April or so, the first to pick a nest site starts ( re )building, then when happily paired the smaller male collects the material & the female does the construction. Well she will do the laying & most of the sitting
.( Bit of a cheat I know, 'cos the cameras at Loch Garten & other nest sites will be aimed at the nests & much fun is to be had watching Birdy Builders
)Brian
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We've had Tawny Owls calling, close by, from 6:30pm last night, on and off throughout the night and again tonight. This morning there was a Yellowhammer and Skylarks singing as I took Flyte for his first walk. Then while walking through Allerthorne Common Woods this afternoon we spotted a couple of Brimstone Butterflies.
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I was surprised today when I saw a Red Kite gliding over the Pocklington Canal. I hadn't realised that they'd spread as far as the Wolds.
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Good day out at Leighton Moss RSPB reserve.
Highlights, apart from the weather, being a female Merlin that provided plenty of entertainment, a Noctule Bat flying around at 2 o'clock on a February afternoon and some Scarlet elf-cup mushrooms. The day was a delight.
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Walking on the Wolds today there were flocks of Yellowhammers and Corn Buntings, a couple of Red Kites flew over, and among the numerous Pheasants walking about there was an all white one. Not sure if it was a true Albino, or one with Leucism, as it was too far away to tell.
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Spring has arrived had two lizards about 1 metre from my chair deciding it was time wow not seen that before and very close, also had 20 red kites flying over going north east and the other day had an unusual magpie in the field very off white and a light chocolate colour not seen that before.
Good to see the hobby OP a bit early for dragonflies.
Very warm here today 26C phew, but at least many bees are enjoying my Lonicera Fragrantissima in full flower and lovely perfume.
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Just been sorting through a few photos of our break in the Peak District. We saw these birds along the River Wye, on our walk. I think they are Dippers,but its the first time I have seen them. Hoping someone in the know will advise if they are. Thanks.
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Thank you for the confirmation Oneputt.
We were following the river from the end of Monsal trail near Buxton, we had crossed over the bridge by the weir near the car park and then following the river back to the trail via the Pennine Bridleway. We also saw a couple along the river from Litton Mill to Millers Dale. They seem to be doing well along that stretch of the river. We enjoyed watching them.
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We had a good day out at Gibraltar Point. From The Mere hide we saw 3 Snipe then walking round a Marsh Harrier few overhead. On the shore were lots of Brent Geese, seals and a flight of Whooped Swans. On the Tennyson's Pools were Pintails, Shovellers, Teal, Widgeon and in flew 3 Avocets. However the real gems were 7 Crossbills, 4 makes and 3 females on the trees around the Beach Carpark.
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On the shore were lots of Brent Geese, seals and a flight of Whooped Swans. On the Tennyson's Pools were Pintails, Shovellers, Teal, Widgeon and in flew 3 Avocets. However the real gems were 7 Crossbills, 4 makes and 3 females on the trees around the Beach Carpark.
What 'makes' were the crossbills?? Did you mean Whooper swans.
Went down to Parkgate on Wirral this late morning. A mile walk there and the sane back with my stick is fine
We saw a flock of what is one of my favourite birds .... Lapwings. A meal out to follow
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What have I seen?, another glorious Sunrise from Yorkshire’s east coast. Greetings & salutations👍🏻😊-
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Damn predictive spelling on the Kindle!! Sorry, ET, you're right of course. We're you mad on the outward leg of the walk then?
I forgot to mention that I spotted a small deer, which I think was Chinese Water Deer, but it didn't hang around long enough to get a proper look at it. Today we saw a Muntjac in the scrub behind the sand dunes near Anderby Creek.
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It certainly is!
What's your excuse for having a "sane" back?
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