Amusing to watch September 2, 2021My blog this week starts on a light-hearted note.In the past few weeks the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been taking place in Tokyo and I think the birds and...
Comings and goings August 26, 2021I have seen at least three blackbirds in the garden this past week, a male, female and possibly an adolescent.They are coming in the morning and as I’ve been putting...
This is hard work! August 20, 2021I enjoy watching the birds from various windows in the house when I’m working on whatever I am doing and a couple of days ago I was sitting at my...
Are there any foods starlings won't eat? August 13, 2021Starlings look black at a distance but close up they have glossy green and purple plumage and in groups, they can be very noisy - often scaring away the smaller...
A staycation with nature August 12, 2021Many of us this year will be taking summer breaks in the UK and myself included. I was fortunate to find a very quiet and peaceful place to stay with...
Business as usual August 12, 2021Over recent weeks I have been commenting about the young starlings, the young sparrows and the adolescent blackbird. Well during the past week I have seen one young robin, so...