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Tuesday, 17 April 2018
White Storks nesting in Silves, Algarve, Portugal.
It was great to see so many White Storks in the town of Silves busily flying to and fro over the town and the Arade river, in the main gathering nesting material. They lack the ability to sing or call, they can make a quiet hissing sound though bill clapping is their main method of communication used as a greeting or a threat.
A large building adjacent to the market hall had been demolished except for some reason one of the walls of the building, scaffold had been erected along it. The storks could be seen along the top of the wall in pairs, some had already made a nest!! If there is a vacant space, be it a chimney, rooftop or wall they will use it! :-)
This nest is above the vegetation alongside the river and is used presumably by the same pair of Storks as they are a monogamous bird, though no doubt there are exceptions to the rule! It has been good to return occasionally in the Spring to see the nest inhabited!
What a fabulous view the occupants of the building next to the 'wall' would have of the nest!
A nest on the tree canopy!
A nest on the end of a crane!
Bringing home the nesting material!
Sorting it out!
The image speaks for itself!
A large building adjacent to the market hall had been demolished except for some reason one of the walls of the building, scaffold had been erected along it. The storks could be seen along the top of the wall in pairs, some had already made a nest!! If there is a vacant space, be it a chimney, rooftop or wall they will use it! :-)
This nest is above the vegetation alongside the river and is used presumably by the same pair of Storks as they are a monogamous bird, though no doubt there are exceptions to the rule! It has been good to return occasionally in the Spring to see the nest inhabited!
The 'wall' nesters!
What a fabulous view the occupants of the building next to the 'wall' would have of the nest!
A nest on the tree canopy!
Bringing home the nesting material!
Sorting it out!
The image speaks for itself!
Happy nesting Storks and stay safe!
Monday, 9 April 2018
Yarn Bombing in Silves, Algarve, Portugal.
Well this was a new one to me...Yarn bombing! After researching with Google I see that it is a worldwide practice and is believed to have originated in the United States.
During my recent holiday in the Algarve a visit was made to Silves.
The town of Silves was the capital of the Algarve during Moorish rule, from 700 until 1200 ad. The remains of it's Medieval Castle, Cathedral and ancient buildings are well worth visiting. White Storks are a delight to see as they fly to and fro over the town carrying nest building material or food to take to their nests which are on chimney's and high buildings.
A stroll across the waterfront that is alongside the Arade River is always a pleasure looking for Common Sandpipers, Wagtails, Gulls and Kingfishers and whatever else might be along the riverside. Common Waxbills, Cetti's, House Sparrows are normally to be seen or heard in and around the vegetation on the riverbank and a few years ago a Black Redstart sighting was a highlight!
Now back to 'Yarn Bombing'!
The Olive trees along the waterfront were adorned with knitted and crocheted displays wrapped around the tree trunks and lower branches, a sight to see and a surprise.
I was informed by a local that the displays had mainly been done by local 'Pensioners' as a means of occupying their minds and helping to keep them active! What a great idea!
A few images, well a lot actually, of the trees in question.
During my recent holiday in the Algarve a visit was made to Silves.
The town of Silves was the capital of the Algarve during Moorish rule, from 700 until 1200 ad. The remains of it's Medieval Castle, Cathedral and ancient buildings are well worth visiting. White Storks are a delight to see as they fly to and fro over the town carrying nest building material or food to take to their nests which are on chimney's and high buildings.
A stroll across the waterfront that is alongside the Arade River is always a pleasure looking for Common Sandpipers, Wagtails, Gulls and Kingfishers and whatever else might be along the riverside. Common Waxbills, Cetti's, House Sparrows are normally to be seen or heard in and around the vegetation on the riverbank and a few years ago a Black Redstart sighting was a highlight!
Now back to 'Yarn Bombing'!
The Olive trees along the waterfront were adorned with knitted and crocheted displays wrapped around the tree trunks and lower branches, a sight to see and a surprise.
I was informed by a local that the displays had mainly been done by local 'Pensioners' as a means of occupying their minds and helping to keep them active! What a great idea!
A few images, well a lot actually, of the trees in question.
All for now as I am off to the shops to purchase wool and knitting needles, I have an idea for decorating my apple trees for the summer.;-)
White Storks in Silves to follow in Part 2.
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