In my garden.....

So instead of starting a new discussion everytime I get new visitors or decent shots of wildlife in the garden I shall just keep adding to this one.

So today it was the Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 of them chasing each other around the trees

Just managed to catch the 2 of them together

Then it was Woodpecker v Starlings....yes I see yous up there

Move out of my way as am coming up...

I said moooooove...

you were warned...

ah...peace to eat at last..

I Dont mind sharing with the dunnock though, just those pesky starlings I dont like lol

Dunnock, robin and thrush happily hopping about together

Gorgeousredwing still around

Flying without wings.....

I just like the different colours of the trees and sky not all grey for a change!

Mr & Mrs RRB (bad pic but it difficult to get them together)

and up last its a wee lollipop

Think that will do for today as I have probably bored you all long enough lol

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  • What a lot of Blackbirds! It must be leatherjacket time! Lovely to get a young Bully.

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  • It sure was Catlady, Thanks

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  • Invasion of the Blackbirds Nige...no one can complain about them because they were quiet Wink...was a thrill to see a newby but hope it returns for a better picture!

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  • Wow, so many blackbirds, I think you have a mixture of young and moulting blackbirds Linda, along with the Thrush and young Bullie of course. Fantastic, lucky you,........no need to compete with Nigel crawling around on your belly though!!!!

    Lot to learn

  • Thanks Gaynor
    Lol...hey am no stranger to crawling around the dirt and puddles to get a pic, I just try and not do it in public view lol

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  • So yesterday storm Francis blew in...rain , wind and leaves everywhere!

    Still didnt stop the birds from visiting though!!

    Blackbirds loved the soggy lawn..made it much easier for daddy BB to get breakfast for the wains

    Even the big fella put in an appearance

    Not looking very happy

    and a young pigeon

    This morning...more rain......many more birds!!

    Black birds and more BBs

    Bath time all!!

    Youngster in the pond

    So a lovely pond and a bird bath on offer but no! thats not needed 

    I dug a dead butterfly tree out of here 2 days ago..now its a new bath!

    Wee cutie

    GTs turn

    Dunnock now

    Then up for a little sunbathe while the sun has popped out

    A Free for all now!

    House inspection again

    Maybe not this one lol

    Now whats all that lovely sound I can hear

    Ah ha...now a little closer....

    omg is a whole squad of gold finches

    Oh the excitement doesnt stop there!!! I can hear blackcaps and have done for over a week

    Now I see ya! Mr

    Mrs

    And the family

    Songthrush trying to blend in

    and trying the hunchback look

    Lovely sight as alway

    RRB looking splendid

    BT asking where the food it lol

    Enough I hear you all say .....but but but Hushed

    Todays special visitor..a first to my garden

    A warbler...of some sort woohoo

    What a lovely 2 days I have had standing at the kitchen window watching all the visitors come and go

    Hope you all enjoyed as much as I have

    Take care

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  • Brilliant set Linda and what a lot of garden visitors you had and array of species including the lovely Blackcap pair and the warbler ( possibly Chiffchaff ? ) but will leave the ID to those in the know. Your garden looks amazing especially after a good dose of rainfall !

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    Regards, Hazel 

  • Thanks Hazel.....Its certainly been busy...I was actually just in the kitchen taking pictures of the fox aswell...at this time of day!!! All the plants are doing well except the butterfly trees I planted...ground is too soggy so will need to get some wetland plants for there.

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  • Foxy looking for dinner at 6pm!!!

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  • What a spectacular array of birds! I love the Blackcaps, male and females. The wind certainly hasn't scared them off. Jealous of the lovely green grass....must be well watered!