Here is a picture of the other pair of swans at Mewsbrook Lake. They are possibly a pair, or possibly the offspring of the nesting pair from last year.
HERE is some info about migration.
Liz and I trotted over Highdown - and spotted a song thrush. I managed to take a couple of shots in hope.... but of course, until I replace my replacement camera, they will not be great shots.
HERE is a guide to birdsong in the UK.
On our next ramble we passed the dove cotes on the old Arundel Road property - filled with either doves or show pigeons - those mystery white magician's birds.
Back home, and I finally had some time free to observe the birds on my own garden - a 2 week vacation from work. At first, I noted the absence of many, but this may be due to the cats, hawks, and workmen...I did however spot that I have goldfinches visiting me again.
Long term readers may remember a few year ago I had a bird ID problem - well here is the answer: Identifying Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler
Our next excursion was a long one. Liz and I started out by walking thru the field and crossing the A27 to The Dover. We then proceeded to walk towards, and indeed to, Arundel. The first camera-stop was to take a picture of a blackbird resting upon a rubble wall. I took another shot further along - but cannot see the skylark in the field.
Those birdhouses are cool. It's too bad the truck is there.
ReplyDeleteyes....but then there are not many non drivers like myself....
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