Despite the very wet weather there are plenty of birds about the Valley. A flock of Siskins joined in the fun today and mingled with the Redpolls from time to time. Another couple of Woodcock flew up from the Glades catching me out again, don't know how Les does it, and two Little Egrets were flying up and down the marsh with the Yellowhammers still occupying the paddock area.
Some of the flock of Redpolls in the valley at the moment,
This keeps them mobil.
Fieldfare. The Apples are really working at the moment bringing in the birds while I sit watching with a (cup of tea).
Blackcap male.
The elegant Black-Tailed godwits flying along the river; " hello!" whats that suspicious shadowy figure in the foreground?
It's a bit clearer now,... think it's the Maestro.
Pictures of a Meadow Pipit. Rainham RSPB
Rossi in the tattie field. Ingrebourne.
Female Stonechat alighting. RSPB.
I love Boats.
WaterRail, Foreshore.
Blue Tit, Foreshore
When we got home this male Blackcap was in my garden, at the same time Russ had one in his garden.
Stick a few apples out to attract more birds when the weather gets colder. Russ Sherriff has also had a male and female Blackcap in his garden.
Meadow pipit. A walk along the river in the snowstorm found a few surprises. I also heard Dick had a Woodcock there. It now is winter!
Meadow Pipit.
Goldcrest
Grey Wagtail
