This heron flew up from just below the wall along the estuary, and just landed at the other side.
This youngster just wants a little attention
Great Tit, Parus major, searching for grubs amidst the weeds.
All this searching makes one vry thirsty
male House Sparrow, Passer domesticus
And this photo is posted specially for a Canadian blogger, under her Google name of Old Crow. I know that she loves this specie's handsome plumage.
So this Hooded Crow, Corvus Cornix, is fpr you!
Female Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs.
The number of Chaffs is increasing almost daily; the migrants are arriving from the continent and the Chafflings have now moulted into the adult plumage. They are one of my favourite species, they have very special characters, I think.
Katja, my homehelp, reported that another bird has been killed; she saw a lot of feathers underneath the feeders at the shed.
So I've shifted the big Fatsia japonica next to the shed, hopefully the large leaves will now block the felines.
Nice one Yoke, especially the Hooded Crow, it's superb.
ReplyDeleteI like the hooded crow Yoke, but what on earth was it standing on?
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob, I was pleased myself with that photo of the Hooded Crow. It is often hard to get their eyes this clear in the black of the head.
ReplyDeleteMike, this hoodie is one of 15, which comb the estuary at low tide. The Rooks often join them in the hunt for any crustacian, invertebrate or any other tasty bits.
In short, Mike; the Hooded Crow is standing on the seaweed.
Their plumage is spectacular this time of year. having just moulted, the blueish grey stands out really well against the orange- brown of the seaweed.
The nest of one pair of Hooded Crows is visible from my workroom. (or rather it was until the trees in front of me started to get their new leaves.
I can see it again now, and the birds might use it again in winter for roosting?
They are very smart birds, I think. Like their cousin, the Rook.
Yoke, what a fantastic crow. I'd never seen one like this before. As you know, crows are my favorite bird. Thanks so much.
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ReplyDeleteso easy to please a Crow with another.
ReplyDeleteIt is Eurasian specie, found here in Wales and Scotland. Not in England though. Here and in Welsh, it is called Grey Crow also.