WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU TODAY - 2017

Heard our first skylark this year, they have moved to a different field now as farmer has ploughed up where it used to nest

 

Not near me unfortunately, but Loli had a boysey pheasant hanging round her garden when I spoke to her the other day, she texted me to say he's now moved in with her chickens

 

Buzz(ard)ing around.


Meadow Pipit.


Newly arrived Willow Warbler.

 

A few bits and bobs from today.
Common Redshank.


Lesser Black Backed Gull.


Blackcap.


Female Linnet.

 

Anyone seen any swallows yet, they seemed to be later this year

 

Thought one flew past me while I was on the roof last week, but I didn't see it again.

 

Hi @shiney you little mouse does look like a field mouse in your photos

The reason why he is dashing about is out in the open he is a sitting target for the local Sparrowhawk/cat population so he is living in the fast lane to live another day.He/she could have youngsters as it is the right time of the year so is collecting food to help produce milk for any babies in a nest.

 

Thank Zigs
I'll have to go upon the roof when and see if i can see it

 

I have only seen a couple of Swallows so far, they are late and several other early Summer migrants are late or 'missing' with far fewer sightings than the last few years including Wheatears, Ring Ousel, Whimbrel and House Martins.

 

Male Little Egret in breeding plumage, the normally bright yellow feet turn orange for a while.