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.!! :-)
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I agree with you there Hazel, just think of all the swallows perching up on the wires, swaying in the wind, it would be sad if the wires were all buried underground.
Lovely photos put up yesterday one and all.
Lot to learn
Before moving to wires, here's a little bird making the most of his post.
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Hazel C said:What about electricity & telephone wires?
Sounds good to me. :-)
Another rather pretty fence post but I suspect an invasive species; Himalayan Balsam?
Thought I would join in with a Stonechat from a few weeks back
edit; how do I put the picture into the post like others have done ?
Edit2; may have worked it now - sorry, I will get there, it is my first post (but not my first bird on a post)
Was just wondering where I might add these pics of this lovely little Dunnock in my garden. Just the place
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bramble67/
I thought that's a lovely little Dunnock, until I reached the last photo of the giant!!!
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Lovely photos James, is the second pic of a Pied Wagtail, it just looks quite large sitting on that post.
It is Gaynors, and thank you.
We were both just enjoying the view in companionable silence. :-)