The best thing about the clearer and calmer weather of the last few days has been the bird song. It's been wonderful to hear so many birds properly warming their vocals, even though there is still a chill in the air.
Of course Robins have been singing all winter, and over the last few weeks I have heard the odd Song Thrush and Blackbird, but the last couple of mornings I have heard several individuals of these species (especially Song Thrush), as well as full song from Wood Pigeon, Stock Dove, Collared Dove, Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Goldfinch and Chaffinch. Such an uplifting audible delight and a timely reminder we are heading towards Spring.
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| Blue sky and a male Chaffinch in full song, truly heart warming |
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| Great to hear so many singing Song Thrush. Don't think they are all local breeders so maybe the wintering birds are getting lairy too? |
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| This male Bullfinch wasn't singing in full, not that Bullfinch have much of a song! However it was uttering some song-notes as well as the usual call |
And a couple of other photos from the last couple of days. It was nice to see a Dipper today on my walk to work, between Colyford and Colyton, although remained distant in a shaded part of the river...
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| Hopefully thinking about breeding nearby |
And yesterday, this Kingfisher offered some nice views feeding in a ditch alongside my office...
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| A male bird, one of many wintering in the lower Axe Valley |
As I think you can probably tell I am loving my new Nikon P950! A terrific bit of kit and one I am really enjoying getting familiar with. So be sure to check back soon, even if it is just for some more completely average photos of common birds!
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