The
fuzzy spot in the above photo was a buzzard. It was ultra clear -
enough to make a definite identification with binoculars, but alas
the camera faulted. The second shot was clearer - and shows an
unidentified bird of prey group in the bare-tree area. It may be
buzzards or another species. In any case, there were three in total,
so assumedly parents and child.
The
next swans I spotted on my excursion were the black-necked swans. As
usual, they were hanging out near the feeder cage for diving ducks,
unsuccessfully eyeing the trapped grub.
Not
much further along, I came upon the feeder station, also familiar to
regular readers. I usually take a picture as it is where the pigeons
hang out - and I particularly enjoy watching pigeons. Today i took
2-3 shots attempting unsuccessfully to capture a jackdaw.
Whilst
the jackdaw appears in 2 of the 3 photos, it does not appear as I
wished - having leapt up on the feeder drop-out and climbing through
it to get the food. At the second of three feeder stations, there was
a nibbling Nene - along with other birds - including pigeons.
Have you ever seen anyone putting food in those spaceships, or do they only do that when the park is closed? I imagine the birds must be comfortable with the park rangers and workers.
ReplyDeletei have seen wardens going round with food - but not actually seen one filling the seed feeder stations.
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