The humble fence post. They're all over the place, and in my opinion, they do a good job. They keep things in and they keep things out. I like them.!!
Please feel free to post any fence post shots that you may have.
This is an example of a fence post but they do come in different shapes and sizes.
They're well worth keeping an eye on because just like me, various other things also like fence posts.!!
Arctic Terns for example.
And Skylarks.
Meadow Pipits like them a lot.!!
So do Wheatears.
Even though this Linnet isn't actually on a fence post, he probably really likes them as well.
Snipe really like being on the ground but they're not totally against having a go on a fence post now and again.!!
Redshanks are of a similar opinion to Snipes.
This is fun.!! Really small birds also like fence posts, like this Stonechat.
Great big birds like Curlews also stand on top of fence posts sometimes.
As do colourful birds like Oystercatchers.!!
Hooded Crows take it in turns to stand on fence posts.
But Short-eared Owls like them all to themselves.
Fence posts are just great.!! You may even have one in your garden somewhere, they're well worth keeping an eye on. I might even start a fence post appreciation society.!! :-)
My bird photos HERE
Billysdad said:They always look so inquisitive ..
Yeah, am I friend or foe, will I feed on them or feed them.....
This time, neither, we left them to go about their daily routine as near normal as poss, next time, I think there could be mealies and suet pellets..
Mike
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I've been rather busy of late repairing banks of a ditch and installing soak away crates. Now back filling with 20 tons of soil. Progress should pick up as my slave labour (err, daughter) has just graduated from university and will be returning home to help. Photographing birds has taken a bit of a back seat.
This little fellow was kind enough to allow me to get close enough to photograph it.
90% luck, 5% field craft, 5% camera skills.
A great Pic.
Angus M said:Now back filling with 20 tons of soil.
What you doing after lunch Angus ... . Lovely shot of the Robin ...
You caught a great pose Angus, nice photo.
Angus M said:I've been rather busy of late repairing banks of a ditch and installing soak away crates. Now back filling with 20 tons of soil. Progress should pick up as my slave labour (err, daughter) has just graduated from university and will be returning home to help. Photographing birds has taken a bit of a back seat.
Nice photo and congratulations to your daughter on graduating.
Young kestrels this morning in my local valley.
Fabulous captures Bob, you know how I love Kestrels
2013 photos & vids here
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Thanks. They are my favourite animal
Fabulous pictures Bob, you certainly have a great local patch. Don't think Ive ever spotted juvenile Kestrel's