So being in a lazy state of mind, I couldn't be bothered with sorting and resizing the photo's I've taken over the last few weeks, until I gave myself a talking to yesterday and have come up with 4 or 5 posts worth, including me and Mrs PB at Minsmere.
As the title suggests, highlights (and lowlights... it was very variable!) from down the Trailway
From the garden, before I set off on the two minute walk to the start of the Trailway, Starling
And higher in the same tree, Goldfinch
At the Trailway, examples of varying light, a Crow followed by a Robin
Munching down the lichen
Overhead one of several gulls that drifted by
A bit further afield a Buzzard
It wasn't long until he gained an escort
A first for ages for me, Blackcap
Followed by Blackbird
I was hoping for 1st of the season Redwing, but in the field I've always seen them before several Wagtails
And Meadow (probably) Pipits
One of the Waggies had a distinctly yellow face, indicating first winter, I believe
A bit of a surprise, Red Admiral.... not such a surprise it didn't want it's photo taken!
No Redwing, but a flock of Fieldfare passed overhead several times
Heading for the river, Little Egret
And atop the Great North Dorset Cormorant Tree, was one ripe fruit
I wandered on to where I normally loiter for a few minutes (there's one specific tree that seems to attract all manner of birds, all the regular finches, woodpecker last time I was there, Redwings last winter, and today it was Chaffies .... still far fewer than a couple of years ago though
So I started meandering homewards, movement caught my eye... Chiffchaff
Playing a game of if I don't move, you won't see me,,, Cyril
Another Robin, this one giving it some gusto
Another "not a Redwing" moment
And back to the tree that hid the Blackcap... was it still there?
At first glance, a black head, so yep....
At second glance..... it's a bit ummmm... pinkish!!
A delightful end with Mr & Mrs Bully :o)
I hope you enjoyed the first walk
Stay Safe All
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Linda257 said:nae sledging the night
Not with my knees/back/neck/heart!! (delete as applicable)