First of all to continue the theme of my last post, since posting that I have heard a few more species singing locally, including Nuthatch, Marsh Tit, Goldcrest and Greenfinch all in full song. I have heard several drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers too. Now we are in to February I know the excitement of Spring is literally just around the corner and it is, well, exciting!
Have not had much time at all out this last week, but a short spell in and around woodland at the western edge of our patch (Bovey Down/Morganhayes) gave me at least two Crossbill, a Redpoll (not many around this winter) and several Siskins, so not a bad result for such little time given. Have seen nothing different at all in the river valley during my brief glances over it, not even a Med Gull this week but gulls numbers have seemed low.
In the garden, I have added a few new species to the house list, including Stock Dove and Kestrel. More pleasingly though has been watching a male Blackcap settle in with us for the last couple of days, having only seen a female here previously...
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| Rain soaked fat balls seem to be easier for the smaller birds to consume |
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| He's already getting protective over these fat balls, even giving the Robins a run for their money! |
Be sure to check back here soon! Thanks for reading.
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