WHAT I SAW TODAY.....

[peregrine]

Nuthatch (big and small one) coming to feeders on a daily basis. 'She who must be obeyed' commented the other day that we hadn't seen LTTs for a while. Low and behold just looked out the window at the feeding station and there were six on various feeders (fat ball, suet block feeders and sunflower hearts chip feeders).

[Willpar]

Have never had a nuthatch, would be a great one to see. Long tailed tits only in winter, but not that often.

[peregrine]

Not the best photo. Initial thought this was a Blackcap. They usually winter around the Mediterranean although a small population winters in Britain. Will keep my eyes open and try and get a better pic, for identification, if it comes back. That would be a good one for the Big Garden Birdwatch.

[Willpar]

Had a blackcap taking a dip in the birdbath over xmas.

[Jacksparrow]

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Not the best photo. Initial thought this was a Blackcap. They usually winter around the Mediterranean although a small population winters in Britain. Will keep my eyes open and try and get a better pic, for identification, if it comes back. That would be a good one for the Big Garden Birdwatch.

It looks very much like a male Blackcap to me. They make their way over here from mainland Europe at this time of year. They are charming little birds with a broad appetite.

[peregrine]

Slightly better photo - It is a male Blackcap

[Willpar]

Good spot.

[Jacksparrow]

I took the opportunity today to watch the birds on the SF hearts feeder for about five minutes. During that short period there were Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Blue tit, a Blackcap, sparrows and a Robin. Underneath picking up the crumbs were Blackbirds and Feral Pigeons.
SFH are a miracle food for wild birds. I'm certain my garden would be very much quieter without it.

[Willpar]

Good selection of birds JS.

[Willpar]

Out for a walk in the lanes this morning. A field with a flock of sheep, and no less than 6 egrets amongst them.