With the weather getting a little colder now, activity round my bird feeder is quite hectic some days. I've had Treecreepers, a Nuthatch, Coal, Blue and Great Tits, Collared Doves, Woodpigeons, and all the usual locals such as Robins and Sparrows, both Hedge and House...(all very quick to disappear when the local Sparrowhawk comes calling..!!!)
Was extremely pleased this morning when, on opening the blinds saw what I first thought was an escaped Budgerigar..??!! However, on closer inspection it was a Yellowhammer..?? Now I haven't seen one of these for a long time, so wondered if anyone else had seen it locally. It flew off towards Long Meadow Lane...I've attached a picture, its not brilliant, but shooting through condensation was not easy..!!
Was extremely pleased this morning when, on opening the blinds saw what I first thought was an escaped Budgerigar..??!! However, on closer inspection it was a Yellowhammer..?? Now I haven't seen one of these for a long time, so wondered if anyone else had seen it locally. It flew off towards Long Meadow Lane...I've attached a picture, its not brilliant, but shooting through condensation was not easy..!!
Steve Sharpe
Abbey Drive