Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
Linnet (Carduelis cannabina), female.
Small wild rabbit.
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Female Reed Bunting
Mute Swans
Dog Fox
Safety in numbers, a popular spot.
We've had some frosty mornings of late, which I quite enjoy, but the wildlife, perhaps not. Visited the west end of the marsh a couple of times this week and on both occasions we were harassed by the swans. They were bullying us for food, very confrontational, a product of our own making by indiscriminate feeding. To late to rectify, I just hope it does not have unfortuate consequenses!
Thursday 21st December
He appeared on the marsh over night!
Stonechat, one of several on this bush, not eating the berries but after insects.
Male Robin, not too keen on the competition for his territory.
Carrion Crow eating something tasty!
Mute Swans (north) parents have now abandoned them to fend for themselves.
I have been missing for a few days due to ill health, but hopefully that is all behind me now.
The hard frosts and freezing conditions have caused a few problems for the birds. I hope we have a thaw soon. Saw a small flock of Long Tailed Tits but didn't have my camera at the time.
Monday 13th November
They expect to be fed! Good thing or bad?
Canada Geese off in search of food.
Not everything on the marsh has wings!
Magpies, one of natures more adaptable birds.
The thing about retirement is that you don't have Monday mornings! Beautifully sunny, quite mild as well.
Sunday 15th October
Elder berries ripe for the picking. A bumper crop this year.
Smooth Sow-Thistle, seed head covered in dew.
Young female Reed Bunting, allowed me to get quite close.
Wild rabbit enjoying the morning light, thought he was invisible!
Dull grey day, bad for photography. Just took my binoculars today and was able to stand and watch a pair of Water Rail feeding at the reed edge, very secretive bird hardly ever venture into open water. Flock of flighty Gadwall are still with us, along with Teal and a couple of Shoveler Duck. Published a few pics from yesterday.
Steps to the bathroom!
An apple each, to use the bath. Perhaps not! Nice to see the steps have been repaired.
Young and hungry fox.
Watched as he sniffed and scrapped at the surface of the marsh bed. After an easy meal.
Small Skipper Butterfly (Thymelicus sylvestris)
Tere alot of this small butterfly around the east marsh.
American Mink with fish.
I watched as it returned to the bank side and disappeared ito the reeds. Perhaps it was feeding young!
American Mink (Mustela vison)
Some would say they are vermin and because they are not a native species they should be eradicated. Gods creatures! Stop playing God.
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