What have you seen

Another good day for us too. More Bullfinches up the land from the site; Grey Wagtails on the river bank;  a pair of Linnets, Wheatears, and we got very close to a male Stonechat up at Llyn Brianne. We have hear Woodpeckers banking away and Cuckoos calling every time we have walked out. But today's highlight was seeing Wood Wablers, for our first time, at the Dinas reserve which we visited again this morning, along with hearing the calls of Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers and the Redstart.

Been wondering why/what was knocking bird feeders off our tree.

Just stood and watched the visiting crow/rook, we also have 2 jackdaws whom I'd suspected, land on the branch and carefully lift off by the hanger and dropping it to the floor.....

I love feeding the birds but anyone any idea how I can continue to use hanging feeders for all my lovely little birds nesting in the garden and stop this happening. He does it with all types of feeders including squirrel-proof ones. Seeds and fat balls.

Pheasants and pigeons enjoying the spoils....

Don't know how your bird feeder is hung Bakers but when we had a similar problem I tied some string, an old boot lace I seem to recall, through the hanger and double knotted it onto the branch.

Have left our last site to an area not so resplendent with birdlife, but saw numerous Red Kites on the way to Abergavenny. This morning I was awakened by the loud  "zi-zi-zi" call of a Willow Tit close to the van. However I did see this little beauty when out for a walk this afternoon. 

Rather a case of what has been missed by a couple of CT's regular posters, as I found this today on the RSPB's Osprey Sightings 2023

16/05 08:17 Lincolnshire : Osprey, Alkborough Flats
one flew north over River Trent Hide; also Great Egret flew west (07:50)

So true, nellie, I have seen ospreys along the south Humber bank. They only stay a day or so it seems. Can’t understand why an effort hasn’t been made to encourage their nesting here. Yes, maybe the Humber is pretty sterile now due to human issues but it wasn’t the case in years past. Also, plenty of freshwater fishy waters along the bank sides. Maybe we just need to clean our act up, actively encourage them and they will return, with our help!

Today a trip out to Brancaster, more marsh harriers, red kite, egret, stone chat, bearded reedings and the booming of a bittern which as usual remained hidden. Then inland to witness a river rewilding project (River Bure) and finally the village of Holt. A really enjoyable day out and the warm sun shone despite the air being decidedly chilly. Witnessed a rook harassment of what I thought was a turnstone. It chased it for several minutes and then returned to do the same. Never seen such behaviour.

Eyesight not that good Nellie as I've been on a CL near Pickering since yesterday! Anyway unlikely to have spotted it at that time of the morning. Still sending zzzzz to the ceiling.

Wherenext they're currently in their temporary siting - been 13 months now 🤣😉. On a tree branch. Sounds like a good idea for now..might be educating birds on untying bows.......

Glad you're having good sightings on your travels. Shame your eyesight wasn't up to last one 🤣🤣🤣

OH saw a Great Egret yesterday down on the Flats👍 Little Egrets, Marsh Harriers, Gadwall, Bar Tailed Godwit, plus more usual waterfowl and Gulls. No Osprey though……

We saw dozens of Curlews on mudflats near South Ferriby, never seen so many in one area, and lots of Shelducks. Have heard Bitterns booming, but not spotted one………yet😁