What's buzzing or flying near you 2022 ?

Common Tern and Sandwich Tern, Brownsea Island.

 

Raven.


Fulmar Petrel.


Kittiwake.

 

Thus Spoke the Raven

 

Crow

 

The usual two regulars at Portland Bill today.
Little Owl and Grey Seal.

 

The colouring on this female mallard is beautiful, but she is going to have a hard time surviving as she shines like a beacon in the sunlight. She is either a hybrid or is a result of Leucism. That said, her prince charming loves her just the way she is.

 

Hi, update on my robin sitting on eggs in the garden room. Robin is still sitting on the eggs , it’s been quite a while now, but, I’ve just noticed a small robins egg on the plant pot next to Andy just a little higher than the Robin sitting on her nest on the bench. Do you thinks it’s a predator taking one out of her nest. . We have been told there is a problem with rats here, I think it’s because of a lot of ground works next to the river disturbing them and they are moving out to visit us. Any ideas and solutions please. V

 

@vbgr I don't think a predator would take it out of the nest and just leave it, it is probably cold and addled. I would just remove it and hope she successfully incubates the other eggs.

 

@stronglylodon hi, thanks for that. It’s still there and the robin is still sitting on the nest. If it was addled would she remove the egg herself. I’m looking forward to being able to move about the room soon and I’ll try and get the egg when she moves away from The nest to feed. We are being careful in the hope that she has a successful brood. Thanks again, V

 

We suddenly have dozens of these little birds (sorry for the bad photo, they were far away) what are they please?

 

Swallows or House Martains

 

Thank you @Jiffy We thought Swallows but the white breast threw us, so guess they are House Martins.