Great news that our three intrepid ospreys are still in their favourite haunts although yet again we only have two points of data for Rothes,she is still on the Ilha de Unhocomozinho. Tore seems content on the Casamance River in Senegal and Bynack north-west of Oiseaux de Djoudj National Park n Mauritania
Tore, Bynack and Rothes are languishing in tropical sun, whilst we shiver in the cold and snow. As you have probably seen on the news programmes, winter has arrived in Scotland with plenty of snow and cold winds. The forest and the surrounding hills look beautiful, but life is difficult for wildlife at this time of year. I have had an influx of blackbirds and starlings in my garden over the past few days and they are eating me out of my supply of birdfood, will have to make a note to order more in if this weather is to continue. Walking my dog this morning in the woods a short distance from home, I recognised a bird call familar with Loch Garten but not often heard close to a small town and I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a pair of crested tits feeding amongst the silver birch trees and there was no-one around to share my excitement! As usual, I didn't have my camera. I really am going to have to make sure I have it with me every time I go out!
There is plenty of information and tips on what to feed the birds in your garden on the RSPB website and don't forget the Big Garden Birdwatch will be coming to a garden near you soon.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/feeding/index.aspx
Sue C - thanks for your email and we will be looking into all your queries regarding GE.
Keep warm everybody and more news next week!