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| Four of five Little Egrets in the paddock behind the garden this evening |
March is such an exciting birdwatching month in the garden. Resident
birds start to nest, winter passage migrant birds are on the move and
calling in to stock-up and perhaps, if the weather warms up, we may have
some spring visitors call in too.
Over the garden today,
Mediterranean Gulls calling within the drifting Common Gull flock touring the
village - sadly I didn't see them. Siskins seem to be calling everywhere
and are finally on the feeders quickly finishing off our sunflower
seed. Winter Stock Doves, Wood pigeons, Fieldfares, Yellowhammers and
the occasional Reed bunting are still here every day. Song Thrushes are
nest building and the day ended with Five Little Egrets in the field
behind the garden. So everything but sunshine is here!
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| Song Thrushes are nest building and are quite approachable at the moment. This bird waits by the patio window in the morning for a handful of raisans. |
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| Not an expert on aging the Song Thrush, this bird has quite a lot of variation in its plumage and has a warm tone throughout. Just in this light, it seemed to have a quite distinct Chestnut-topped head - perhaps a second year bird? |
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