Wednesday 2 November 2016

A crisp and frosty start to the morning was a bit of a shock after the recent balmy conditions!

I visited the lakes and Scrubby Woods first thing, hoping to pick up a few of the missing regular species for the October list, I didn't add anything there, but on the way, as I passed through the Small holding, I did find STOCK DOVE (41) and GREENFINCH (42) for the months list.

At least 5 BUZZARDS were seen over the area, 3 of those were soaring up together in the blue sky over Migrant Alley, they were the only raptors seen today though. Very little else to note today that wasn't seen yesterday.

I spent a few hours trying to take some photo's of the garden birds at my feeding station, but little is visiting, despite the cooler weather,a COAL TIT was the first for a month though.


There is always a GOLDFINCH to photograph, just to keep my hand in  :-)


This immature WOODPIGEON had its fill of the sunflower hearts too.


6 comments:

Marc Heath said...

Some crisp images today Warren from your saviour garden. Nor sure about the brickwork background though! Blog updated here @ http://ngbirding.blogspot.co.uk/

Warren Baker said...

Marc,
I struggle with the garden backrounds - worst is the bright white plastic window surrounds! Might have to get the bed sheets out again :-)

Ken. said...

Warren.
Not up to your usual longer posts with many species seen and where seen etc.I may not leave a comment as often as I didbut they do make a good read. After looking at the Pigeon pictureI which I l like I didn't pay any attention to the background

Warren Baker said...

Ken,
I didn't realise anyone read my posts so avidly!

Sorry for the abbreviated posts, it's all down to time, Plus, I must admit, I lose a bit of incentive, never knowing if anyone reads it anyway!!

I will endeavour to be a bit more industrious in future posts mate :-)

Lancs and Lakes Outback Adventure Wildlife Safaris said...

Loads of us read your daily updates, probably a darn sight more than read the rubbish wot I rite

Keep up the good work

Cheers

DaveyMan

Warren Baker said...

Davyman,
I read your blog regularly ;-)