WHAT I SAW TODAY.....

[Willpar]

Yay, my first for several winters. Had a female Blackcap come in this morning. Was in the hawthorn. Did have some food. Wondered what it was at first, but got the binos and could get a good ID.

[Placido]

Great spot, Willpar !! Very good.
I haven't seen one for a few years - used to be regular winter visitors.

[Butterfly]

Yay, my first for several winters. Had a female Blackcap come in this morning. Was in the hawthorn. Did have some food. Wondered what it was at first, but got the binos and could get a good ID.

That's so nice , they are such lovely birds. My blackcap is around every day, really pleased to see that he became a regular on the feeders . I think I saw a female as well, but can't be sure because they are not as distinguished looking as the males. I have a couple of dunocks feeding every day as well, and a lovely little wren .
I saw my starling with a bad leg again today, still flying and feeding with the group , but saw it a couple of times alone on the feeders, eating when there is no others around. I think its because with them its always a mayhem, and maybe it needs a bit of quiet to feed because it has problems balancing on one leg. Bless him/her . I really hope it stays strong

[Jacksparrow]

My next door neighbour's tree had five magpies in it this morning. I've checked the little rhyme and it is Five for Silver. Why does he get all the luck?

[Placido]

Because he's a wonderful, caring person .....

[Willpar]

Two id`s today worthy of note.
1, a wren in the hedge came up to the feeder in the hawthorn. Not seen one in a while.
2, and I have never seen this before, a one legged starling came onto the feeder. A whole leg was missing, not just a part. Kept its balance by fluttering its wings to start with. Is managing very well considering.

[Butterfly]

I officially have a resident wren , she/he is around every day and I can see it feeding as I type . Such a gorgeous little bird, loves exploring the garden, I saw it hopping around and checking every plant and bush and pot
I'm amazed that you have one legged starling Willpar , what is it with starlings and their legs these days?!
I'm so pleased to report that I saw my starling with a bad leg again this morning . I really hope and pray for that bird, I have a soft spot for it

[Willpar]

Just before 3pm this afternoon, I noticed a tiny bird in the hawthorn. Got out the binos to get a closer look. Was a long tailed tit. Went and fed on some suet. Not had one of those in a while.

Edit: just had two more long tailed tits come in for some suet.

[Placido]

Wren and LTTs - great news, Willpar !!
Wonder why sturks seem to be prone to leg trouble - didn't Bikey have the same problem with a sturky visitor way back ?

[Willpar]

Believe you are right placi. He did have an injured one that he fed away from the flock.