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
I claim bragging rights for this bird on a 'fence post'.
Blue and Gold Macaw, spotted on an evening walk, near Pooley bridge, Ullswater. Actually, nearer Watermillock. The Memsahib and I were out for an evening walk (a couple of miles) when we spotted it. At first it was a long way off, before flying to us eventually.
90% luck, 5% field craft, 5% camera skills.
Well deserved bragging rights Angus! Well done ...
I had a look on line and they have them at Safari Zoo, near Ulverston, Cumbria. About 32 miles as the crow flies .... or in this case, as the Blue & Gold Macaw flies ...
Might be worth giving them a ring, see if they have lost one.
Nuthatch:
Vocal meadow pipit this morning.
Mr Grumpy
Mr Grumpy does not want his photograph taken by the local paparazzi.
I agree. Robins can often look grumpy ...
A bit more fence than post, but it looked nice. Taken from my usual computer position through my front window ...
Warming up in the morning sun.
I wish it were warm and sunny down here.
Not quite on top of a post or even a post; unless you are a Nuthatch. In between the torrential rain showers we received yesterday
The beastie moved into a darker area of our garden, and I was wobbling all over the place with my camera. Being able to pick out a tiny bird against a cluttered background was quite pleasing.
Being notified of a reply to my posts is very random. Mostly I don't get notifications. Occasionally, I do. Very odd. It's almost like there is a Gremlin randomly turning a 'notify' switch on and off, with it being off 95% of the time.
Great shot Angus. I always love to see Nutties, though usually I get them racing up or down a tree, rarely as close as yours. Well done ...