Garden Wildlife UK

Walking the lanes this morning, seen two red legged partridges running along in a farmers field. That is very strange because they are a shy bird which are rarely seen. Coincidently in the last few days I have seen one in two different places. I am wondering why they would be so visible at this tim...

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Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:37 pm

Seen several white butterflies this morning, did make out that one was a small white. Also a speckled wood, a red admiral and a peacock. Was nice and sunny.

Small White sightings at this time of year might actually be female Orange Tips who look very similar.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:35 pm

Seen my first swallow this morning. Just the one though.

Just about on time. Despite the cooler weather I have plenty of insects in the garden so finding food will be no problem.
Summer doesn't really start for me until the Swifts arrive. A few more weeks yet I think.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:13 pm

Seen two together last night close together.. May have been a male and female.

Love is in the air

I think I now have two hogs visiting. My daughter could hear them when she went out the back of the house about midnight and all the food was eaten.

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Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:57 pm

While out and about this morning, two Red Admirals, a Peacock and a Speckled Wood.

It is surprising what difference a few fine days make.

My first Holly Blue of the year today which was delightful.

The warm weather today brought me two Orange Tips and another Brimstone.

What I didn't see today or any other day for some time now is a Collared Dove. Not so long ago there always seemed to be a least a pair hanging around waiting to get on the SFH feeder but I haven't seen one for months. :shrug: I have not read anything suggesting they were struggling but my own theo...

The wind today turned out to be a destructive one for me. My 8-port feeder which I've had for at least 10 years broke free from it's supporting cable tie and smashed itself on the ground beneath :weep: . I managed to salvage most of the contents but the feeder is a write-off. I have not decided whet...