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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Nice Paul, and so would I.
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Some brilliantly clear photos Michael.
Mike
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O'h yes, they look good up there, love the Dunnock singing away.
Lot to learn
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Lovely photo Paul ........... more appropriate name would be "Fence Picket" lol
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Regards, Hazel
Our local reserve has several lines of fences and in winter especially these are always worth watching as raptors seem to like them as there are often the highest point around to look for prey. When we were able to get to Leighton Moss regularly the fence posts out on the saltmarshes on the edge of the bay were always good for raptor spotting awhen the waders were massing as the tide came in. We spent many hours scoping these posts over the years So never neglect your local fence post you never know what is going to land on it.
Pete
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Thanks, Hazel. I dont often see Rock Pipits on fence posts; Meadow Pipits seem to frequent them more often (in my experince anyway).
Seaman said:So never neglect your local fence post you never know what is going to land on it.
I agree, Pete. The Rock Pipit shot was taken at Aberlady where there have been quite a lot of sightings of Short-eared Owls recently. Sadly I've yet to see one there, but I did see a Woodcock which made up for it.!! (Not on a fence post though....that would probably be asking just a bit too much).!! :-)
We get a lot of what we jokingly call "Vine warblers" which are actually buzzards sitting on posts in the vines!
Best wishes
Hazel in Southwest France
Rooks like them too,
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