I remember seeing a small group of these one autumn, and wondering what they were as they seemed to be … More
Tag: Bird of the Day
Bird of the Day: Mistle Thrush
We only have song thrushes here through the year, so it’s always a real treat to see and hear these … More
Bird of the Day: Long-tailed Tit
Long-tailed tits have surprisingly large personalities for such tiny birds. I see them frequently at this time of year in … More
Bird of the Day: Wheatear
I remember showing my children this bird when we lived down by the harbour in Eastbourne, as they would flit … More
Bird of the Day: Greenfinch
Greenfinches are one of our more common species, although they do suffer with a disease carried by parasites which contributed … More
Bird of the Day: Stonechat
The stonechat decribes its call, in that it sounds like two pebbles being struck together, and is heard most frequently … More
Bird of the Day: Grey Wagtail
At the moment, there is a large flock of pied wagtails enjoying the insects on the arable field behind my … More
Bird of the Day: Shelduck
Firstly, can we all take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous mint humbugness that is a Shelduck duckling: This photo … More
Bird of the Day: Kestrel
One of our most familiar raptors, most of us have seen a kestrel hovering over verges as we drive along … More
Bird of the Day: Sparrowhawk
My most engaging experiences with sparrowhawks have been the handful of occasions when I have been driving along a lane … More