WHAT'S BUZZING OR FLYING NEAR YOU TODAY - 2017

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by ARMANDII, Jan 9, 2017.

  1. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2006
    Messages:
    14,754
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Wareham, Dorset
    Ratings:
    +28,241
    @Kandy, I haven't heard of Goldcrests suffering from any disease or problems, maybe a one off growth, as you know, the Chaffinch is the main bird for cauliflower feet.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
    • roders

      roders Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Feb 26, 2006
      Messages:
      6,177
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +6,924
      Not sure which Wagtail this is?
      If it is a Wagtail ,a regular in our garden.

      B97BCC55-376C-447A-B4E4-82AA66A3EC5E.jpeg
       
      • Like Like x 8
      • Kandy

        Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

        Joined:
        Apr 23, 2006
        Messages:
        11,465
        Occupation:
        Head gardener
        Location:
        In the Middle Of Blighty
        Ratings:
        +6,543
        It’s a Juvenile Pied Wagtail @roders :smile:
         
        • Like Like x 3
        • Agree Agree x 1
        • Informative Informative x 1
          Last edited: Dec 12, 2017
        • roders

          roders Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Feb 26, 2006
          Messages:
          6,177
          Gender:
          Male
          Ratings:
          +6,924
          Thanks Kandy ,I wasn’t sure if maybe it was a young one.
          And the yellow face was confusing.
           
          • Like Like x 1
          • Agree Agree x 1
          • Friendly Friendly x 1
          • Kandy

            Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

            Joined:
            Apr 23, 2006
            Messages:
            11,465
            Occupation:
            Head gardener
            Location:
            In the Middle Of Blighty
            Ratings:
            +6,543
            Hi Roders I have changed my description as I was only looking at the fact that it was black and white and on checking it appears that youngsters can have quiet yellow face variations.Lovely photo though:smile:
             
            • Like Like x 1
            • strongylodon

              strongylodon Old Member

              Joined:
              Feb 12, 2006
              Messages:
              14,754
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Retired
              Location:
              Wareham, Dorset
              Ratings:
              +28,241
              A few of the several hundred Brent Geese in Poole harbour.
              brent 3.jpg

              brents 2.jpg

              Goldeneye.
              golden 3.jpg

              golden.JPG
               
              • Like Like x 10
              • redstar

                redstar Total Gardener

                Joined:
                Aug 6, 2008
                Messages:
                7,061
                Gender:
                Female
                Occupation:
                Domestic Goddess
                Location:
                Chester County, PA, USA, Plant zone 4 & 5
                Ratings:
                +10,375
                25352269_10215536117699900_6671100836120829440_o.jpg
                 
                • Like Like x 6
                • strongylodon

                  strongylodon Old Member

                  Joined:
                  Feb 12, 2006
                  Messages:
                  14,754
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Occupation:
                  Retired
                  Location:
                  Wareham, Dorset
                  Ratings:
                  +28,241
                  @redstar, can you tell us what it is?
                   
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • shiney

                    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Jul 3, 2006
                    Messages:
                    60,996
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired - Last Century!!!
                    Location:
                    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                    Ratings:
                    +117,289
                    Looks like the shape of an English robin but American robins are usually bigger.
                     
                    • Like Like x 2
                    • Agree Agree x 1
                    • strongylodon

                      strongylodon Old Member

                      Joined:
                      Feb 12, 2006
                      Messages:
                      14,754
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Occupation:
                      Retired
                      Location:
                      Wareham, Dorset
                      Ratings:
                      +28,241
                      Possibly a Junco?
                       
                      • Like Like x 1
                      • strongylodon

                        strongylodon Old Member

                        Joined:
                        Feb 12, 2006
                        Messages:
                        14,754
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        Retired
                        Location:
                        Wareham, Dorset
                        Ratings:
                        +28,241
                        A walk around Arne RSPB in the sun.
                        Coal Tit.
                        COAL 1.JPG

                        Female Reed Bunting.
                        reed 1.JPG

                        Avocets.
                        AVOCETS 7.JPG

                        AVOCET 6.JPG
                         
                        • Like Like x 11
                        • Sheal

                          Sheal Total Gardener

                          Joined:
                          Feb 2, 2011
                          Messages:
                          35,545
                          Gender:
                          Female
                          Location:
                          Beauly, Inverness-shire. Zone 9a
                          Ratings:
                          +52,310
                          Love the shot of the Avocets Strongy! :thumbsup:
                           
                          • Agree Agree x 7
                          • strongylodon

                            strongylodon Old Member

                            Joined:
                            Feb 12, 2006
                            Messages:
                            14,754
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Occupation:
                            Retired
                            Location:
                            Wareham, Dorset
                            Ratings:
                            +28,241
                            A few sleeping Spoonbills at Arne this morning, as turn they their heads and tuck them in between their wings they appear to be headless!!:biggrin:
                            P1030054.JPG
                             
                            • Like Like x 8
                            • shiney

                              shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                              Joined:
                              Jul 3, 2006
                              Messages:
                              60,996
                              Gender:
                              Male
                              Occupation:
                              Retired - Last Century!!!
                              Location:
                              Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                              Ratings:
                              +117,289
                              Spotted whilst out walking in the forest.

                              I think it may be a Great Crested Grebe :scratch:

                              P1370047.JPG
                               
                              • Like Like x 5
                              • Agree Agree x 1
                              • shiney

                                shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                                Joined:
                                Jul 3, 2006
                                Messages:
                                60,996
                                Gender:
                                Male
                                Occupation:
                                Retired - Last Century!!!
                                Location:
                                Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                                Ratings:
                                +117,289
                                We also have some very large birds if these are their nests :snorky:

                                P1370040.JPG

                                P1370041.JPG
                                 
                                • Like Like x 3
                                • Funny Funny x 3
                                • Agree Agree x 1
                                Loading...

                                Share This Page

                                1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                  By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                  Dismiss Notice