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Post by spinno on Apr 3, 2024 20:18:06 GMT
I'm reminded that on Sunday morning I saw (very briefly and far too quickly to rush and get my camera) a red kite!.
I have seen them nearby (about three miles away) but this is the first time actually within 50 feet of the house. We do get buzzards on a regular basis, at varying heights and distances.
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Post by don on Apr 4, 2024 13:12:53 GMT
I'm reminded that on Sunday morning I saw (very briefly and far too quickly to rush and get my camera) a red kite!. I have seen them nearby (about three miles away) but this is the first time actually within 50 feet of the house. We do get buzzards on a regular basis, at varying heights and distances. Nice birds. I’ve not seen one locally since before Covid but the are definitely becoming more widespread. I have seen videos of them feeding in Wales. My friend went down there to see them and take photos (he run Faversham camera club). Hi photos were amazing. here’s a YouTube video of them feeding |
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Post by stevewmh on Apr 4, 2024 13:42:06 GMT
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Post by MJB on Apr 4, 2024 20:19:26 GMT
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Post by MJB on Apr 4, 2024 20:24:51 GMT
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Post by gray1720 on Apr 4, 2024 21:08:01 GMT
An unexpected visitor to our suburban garden this evening. There Will Be Words if I find it has designs on our nesting spadgers. flic.kr/p/2pHjvx1 |
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Post by stevewmh on Apr 4, 2024 21:22:56 GMT
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Post by peterob on Apr 5, 2024 6:19:14 GMT
Without looking it up I think only the goldcrest/firecrest are smaller. They are lovely little birds. |
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Post by MJB on Apr 5, 2024 16:04:05 GMT
Just seen the first House Martins. A group of 10.
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Post by spinno on Apr 5, 2024 16:41:17 GMT
Just seen the first House Martins. A group of 10. Bet that was a Happy Hour for you... |
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Post by MJB on Apr 5, 2024 16:43:50 GMT
Just seen the first House Martins. A group of 10. Bet that was a Happy Hour for you... Me and the farmer. |
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Post by MJB on Apr 5, 2024 17:57:14 GMT
Just seen the first House Martins. A group of 10. 10 turned into about 50. A couple of Swallows and Sand Martins with them. Riding in with Storm Kathleen maybe? |
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Post by spinno on Apr 5, 2024 18:03:50 GMT
Just seen the first House Martins. A group of 10. 10 turned into about 50. A couple of Swallows and Sand Martins with them. Riding in with Storm Kathleen maybe? A right caravan...I'll get my coat... |
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Post by MJB on Apr 5, 2024 19:37:24 GMT
a couple of hours at my local reserve before the weather closed in. Glad i did as I witnessed the Martins and Swallows arrive en masse. Started with 4 House Martins before it kept building to 50+ House Martins, Swallows, and Sand Martins. There were none when we arrived. It was actually a great couple of hours with around 20 species seen, but crap light for photography. Sand Martin  sand martin 2 by Martin Bone, on Flickr  sand martin 1 by Martin Bone, on Flickr Long Tailed Tit  long tailed tit by Martin Bone, on Flickr Blue Tit  blue tit by Martin Bone, on Flickr |
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Post by stevewmh on Apr 5, 2024 20:07:13 GMT
Like the pic of the long tail very much
They are charming little birds
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