Wildlife Corner

Another great shot!

Tsk! South London isn't all bad! Actually, I read that honey produced from bees kept in towns and cities tastes better as the bees have a wider range/species of flowers and plants to gather nectar from, due to the town gardens. Whereas in the countryside, flowers tend to be more restricted to...

yes you can laugh RandyRos.. We were quite amused. My neighbor wasn't so happy.Jackdaws are interesting birds. If you want a light read about them and their habits try Konrad Lorenz - King Solomons Ring - Chapter - The Old Retainers. I don't believe all he says but it's a good read about...

A Nuthatch springs to mind,but knowing me it is wrong:D

Robert,I too am interested in finding the right kit to film my bird boxes

Hi strongy, what beautiful photos, you must have had a smashing walk & come home refreshed after seeing all that wildlife.. :thumb: Thanks for sharing..!:thumb:

We are lucky enough to have three goldfinches visiting the nijer seed feeder in our garden, put the feeder out 18 mths ago and had nothing other than rotting seed for about a year that changed about December time when two became regular visitors and now there are three. See them as early as 5 am...

Awww the babies in the bucket ,absolutely gorgeous .

They sleep and mate on the wing, a newly fledged Swift will not land for at least a year that includes the (non BA) flight to sub Sahara and back! They also mate and sleep on the wing. The only bird that can catch them is the Hobby. An incredible bird, a great shame they are declinig rapidly in...

One to leave the nest anytime now>>>>>>>>>

Hi sq, We had a bird down our chimney a few years ago and I called the RSPB, who then (even though the gas fire wasn't connected) made us get in touch with the gas company. After a little while the gas man(!!) got the bird, which was still alive and released it. Apparently., if the bird was...

There not been any sitings (or hearings:D) of Cuckoos here this Spring which is surprising a the wetland reserve here is teeming with Reed and Sedge Warblers, two of the Cuckoo's main hosts.

The stags at Knole are scary!!!

because they nest on the ground and there protected by law, they allso get paid to protect a plant called cowslip

Just seen Mrs Osprey fly off showing the three eggs.:gnthb:

Thanks Webby

Generally well into May in Cumbria/S.W. Scotland area when they are heard .

Hundreds of Swallows coming in off the sea today at Portland Bill and overhead at work, great to see them.

I dont mind squirrels eating my bird food tbh.

What fantastic photos Cookie, it's good to see you back on here. I do wish you luck in your new career not that you need it with skills like that :thumb: