Spring is well under way, but at times it feels like winter is still holding on. Though the weather has been changable the sights and sounds down on the reserve have been a delight to witness. Birds are still making use of the bird feeding area. Male Chaffinches and Bullfinches are looking at their best. On warm days we are seeing a number of Butterflies which reminds me that summer is on its way and its nearly time to get the Macro out in ernest.
Male Blackcaps are singing for all they are worth
Bluetits are still coming down foir seeds at the Viewing Station
Male Chaffinches are looking fantastic at the moment
This Dunnock was showing well down by the river
Male reedbunting. Topping up with seed before he heads back to the lagoon
The Jays are still coming down for peanuts. Perhaps the larder was empty for this one.
Robin down by the river path in late evening sun
Female Goosander in evening sunlight on the river
Ditto
One of two males that were there that evening
They seem to be enjoying each others company
But, it was the male that drove her off.
One of our splendid male Bullfinches
Goldfinch on Tag Loop
Goldfinch in the Hawthorns bushes by the weir
Chiff-Chaff on Tag Loop
Jay wondering when someone is going to bring down some more peanuts
Kestrel hunting on the reserve
A joy to see not one but two
Small White Butterfly
Peacock Butterfly
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
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2 comments:
Your female goosander has a very Egyptian "Cleopatra the Duck" look about her
Looks like you had a good day
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