This Nuthatch was high up in a tree (40-50 feet) next to a footpath we walk along. It appeared to be feeding either on lichen or something in the lichen.
It's found something to eat
Further along branch, it appears to be looking for something to eat.
Got something!
90% luck, 5% field craft, 5% camera skills.
That's very nice accommodation to attract the house sparrows but I'd change the name from rest to roost in case they think they've met an early demise Seriously though, it's quite some handiwork there BD, not only a good carpenter but good cook too so let Mike and I know what time dinner is, especially if you are doing a Sunday roast !! I've got chores too starting with the laundry after escaping to Lancashire for a week but I'll follow suit and spend an hour on the computer catching up first LOL.
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Regards, Hazel
We went on my nemesis walk, yesterday. I've encountered overcast conditions every time we walk around Henley. Though once we had sun for an hour at the beginning of our four hour walk.
Every present, yesterday, was mist, cloud with threats of rain. We trekked from the Flower pot hotel, along the Thames footpath to Hurley weir and back. We encountered a fine drizzle and a bit of light rain for about 45 minutes on our way back, but nothing that would put us off. I did cover my lens and camera with a plastic bag - more as a precaution. My Canon lens is weatherproof, but my camera is only weather resistant.
Very few photography opportunities. I managed a couple as the old girl sat on a bench, looking at Hurley weir.
Greylag goose was happy, though hopeful for food from us. Not a chance.
Thanks Linda. We like to do our best for them ... . Dinner was lovely, with some left for today ...
Thanks Hazy. Hopefully the new box will attract some residents. I also hang two of those square suet feeder thingys on the side of my garage, one with moss in and on with Billys fur brushings in, they both seem quite popular around nesting time. You migt be right about the name, I hadn't thought of that ... . As for cooking, I find that living on your own you soon learn to cook. You can only eat beans on toast for so long ... . I took a lad driving years ago who was a uni, and all he could cook was fish finger butties ... .
Thanks William. I enjoy making things. It could just do with being a bit warmer outside ...
Well captured Angus. I love the reflections of the Gulls in the river, and the hopeful look on the face of the Greylag. Mind you, the last one has more of a 'sod you then' look ...
great photos and love the sparrows rest it’s a proper job well done. We have parakeets up our way but I am yet to see one.
Thanks ILR. I used to be a toolmaker many moons ago, so I am not bad at making things - though I say so myself ... . What I found startling the first time I saw Parakeets was the sound, they are so noisy, like a parrott! I believe they are classed as pests too, because of their agressive nature and damage they can do to crops and fruit trees. They do look good though ...
Should have heard what it said. My greylagese is a little rusty, but amongst the expletives I'm sure I heard 'Sling yer hook matey or I'll set me Canada geese minders on to yer.'
I'm quite proud of the gulls. I had to splash through a large puddle, lake, to photograph them. The whole area was flooded recently.