Return of the Finches!

A pair each of Greenfinch and Bullfinch have been a pleasure to see once again on the feeders in my garden! I had been hearing the male Bullfinches piping call at times when I was outdoors so I knew it wasn't far away and that before long it would come to feed.

Local walk...13/02/2016

 

Literally hundreds of Gulls (mainly Black-headed, a few Herring and a lone Lesser-black Backed ) in flight were making their way towards a sheep field as I drove the lane to the destination for my walk . Gulls in great numbers are in my eyes an impressive sight. I was to see several flocks of mobile Gulls during my early morning walk, something was apparently making them quite jittery or they just needed a change of scenery perhaps.;-)

 

A few pics taken on my walk.

 

 

 

What a hoot!

 

 

 

Big Brother is watching.;-)

 

 

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RSPB Sandwell Valley. 14/02/2016

 

It was a bitterly cold day but an enjoyable one nonetheless.

 

Reed Buntings were to be the only addition to my species list for 2016, Goosander, Great Crested Grebe, nesting Oystercatchers, Tufted Ducks, Gadwall, Wigeon and a cute little Pied Wagtail being the highlights.

 

 

 

 

Swan Pool

 

What a great idea for a viewing screen! Educational as well as having plenty of peep holes!