Only excitement this week is from the garden, where we had our first Siskin, a Male, put in a brief appearance on the seed feeder (containing thistlehead seed). I missed it on the feeder, but was fortunate to see it as it flew up into the oak tree. Hopefully, he'll become a regular for the next month or so.
Most afternoons, we get a fairly decent sized flock of Jackdaws pass overhead en route to their roost. Lately they have taken to stopping off in the top of nearby Oak Trees. Quite a deafening noise, and a pretty cool sight. Caught the tail end on camera..
Recent increase in reports of wintering Short Eared Owls prompted me to head across to the dog Walker's field at dusk between showers but no joy today. Habitat looks so right for Owls, and the with the previous sightings of Hen Harrier, Merlin, and Barn Owl in the field, I'm almost surprised not to find a Short Eared patrolling the field! |
