WHAT I SAW TODAY.....

[greenfinch2]

I saw the first of the Geese arrive today ,maybe a week early .

[Placido]

Re Greenfinch's post above - the Scottish Wildlife Trust has tweeted (or whatever ) that the first Pink-footed Geese have arrived from Iceland. Unfortunately, and unforgivably, they neglected to say whether this was late, early or normal.
I think we should be told !!

[Jacksparrow]

Re Greenfinch's post above - the Scottish Wildlife Trust has tweeted (or whatever ) that the first Pink-footed Geese have arrived from Iceland. Unfortunately, and unforgivably, they neglected to say whether this was late, early or normal.
I think we should be told !!

I don't know specifically but it is my opinion that it is a little early but the winds have recently been coming from the north or northwest so it may have speeded up their migration.
PS A few years ago I was in north Norfolk at the beginning of October where they host a good number of Pinkies during the winter months and they had just started to arrive.

[Placido]

Your valuable input does not surprise me, Jacksparrow. I would reckon that the 'Pinkies' are early 'cos I believe that autumn began on 1st August this year .
My 'pet' robin has been back for a week now (very very early) and the overnight temp. here was a fraction short of 50F at 9 am toady !!
The grey squirrels are already squirrelling sunflower hearts away in the craterous mess which used to be my back lawn and I've put a rad on.

[Jacksparrow]

Your valuable input does not surprise me, Jacksparrow. I would reckon that the 'Pinkies' are early 'cos I believe that autumn began on 1st August this year .
My 'pet' robin has been back for a week now (very very early) and the overnight temp. here was a fraction short of 50F at 9 am toady !!
The grey squirrels are already squirrelling sunflower hearts away in the craterous mess which used to be my back lawn and I've put a rad on.

It had definitely turned a little nippy. Mrs JS has been complaining for days

[greenfinch2]

Goldfinch,Bluetits, Sparrows,Sturks,and my Robin ,

[greenfinch2]

Busy morning with more Geese crossing over on there way to the Loch.

[Jacksparrow]

A fledgling Woodie
A Greenfinch showing signs of Tricho

[Placido]

Bad luck on the greenfinch, Jacksparrow. Very sad.

I'm seeing stuff now from time to time - maybe the winter friends are congregating. I'm sure I can hear the rattle of spoons in empty bowls ........
toady, 2 blackbirds of opposite persuasions, a very bright robin, a coal tit , and a dunnock.

[Jacksparrow]

Bad luck on the greenfinch, Jacksparrow. Very sad.

I'm seeing stuff now from time to time - maybe the winter friends are congregating. I'm sure I can hear the rattle of spoons in empty bowls ........
toady, 2 blackbirds of opposite persuasions, a very bright robin, a coal tit , and a dunnock.

Saw the Greenfinch again toady
I too caught sight of a Coal Tit but no sign of the Blackies just yet