Good news the Wren young have fledged i think there are 3 young Wrens. Just a matter of time to see if the birds survive with the many preditors that are around.
9th June Wren Fledging.
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8th June The Treecreeper
The Treecreeper this morning. The treecreeper is small, very active, bird that lives in trees. It has a long, slender, downcurved bill. It is speckly brown above and mainly white below. It breeds in the UK and is resident here. Birds leave their breeding territories in autumn but most range no further than 20 km…. Read more »
8th June Goldcrest
The smallest bird in Britain the Goldcrest can be seen all over the Park if your eyesight is good. They flit about the trees rarely stopping so to get a good photo is very difficult.
08th June Tawny Owl Young
Lovely sunny morning made better by the Young Tawny Owls sunning themselves in the pine tree.
June 6th The Wren
This is the first Wren nest that have found so after observing it for 20 minutes i set up the camera. Not knowing the reaction of the bird with me being near the nest i stayed about 20 feet away lying on the ground. The Wren flew in every 2 minutes for all day with… Read more »
June 1st Blue Tits
The Blue tits have been busy feeding there young with a variety of food consisting of Insects and fat. I observed the bird from the bedroom window where i managed to get these close ups from 7am to 6pm.
29th May Tawny Owl
Great news the Owls have not been seen for 3 weeks but one was spotted today in the Pine Trees near reception, she was in a good position for a photo.
29th May Stock Dove
The Little Owl Box I sighted in the woods on Woodland walk has a Stock Dove nesting in it with 2 young in it. This is the first one I have come across and will try and film the young fledging. Stock doves are similar in plumage and size to rock doves/feral pigeons. They are… Read more »
28th May Young Bullfinch
First young Female Bullfinch to the feeding area today outside Birchwood.
28th May Greenfinch Young with Mum.
First time that I have seen the young Greenfinch with the Adult bird feeding on sunflower seeds. There are 2 young that stay close to the adult, but today they came and joined in with the Bullfinch on the ground.
28th May Great Spotted Woodpecker
About blackbird-sized and striking black-and-white. It has a very distinctive bouncing flight and spends most of its time clinging to tree trunks and branches, often trying to hide on the side away from the observer. Its presence is often announced by its loud call or by its distinctive spring ‘drumming’ display. The male has a… Read more »
26th May The Brown Hare
I decided to try some time Lapse Photography last night. Set up the camera on the hill next to the Lake looking over Wrayton. The sun was just going down and the sheep were busy eating away, when I noticed a Brown Hare approaching me. I was amazed to see it come closer and closer… Read more »
26th May Young Great Tit
Its a whole new world for this little chap.
May 24th Common Buzzard
Great to see this bird of prey soaring over the park, the hide area is a great spot to see the bird up close. Family Hawks and eagles (Accipitridae) Where to see them Greatest numbers in Scotland, Wales, the Lake District and SW England, but now breeding in every county of the UK. Found in… Read more »
May 21st The Bullfinch
Once a Cage Bird the Bullfinch was imported from Germany and taught to sing by their owners. They formed a strong attachment to their keepers. It is believed that they pair for life. Although the Bullfinch’s name is sometimes thought to come from its bull neck it may instead be derived from the German Blodtfink… Read more »
May 21st Birds Fledging
Great news many young birds are coming to the feeder today, young Coal Tits and 2 young Great Spotted Woodpeckers. Young Blackbirds and the Song Thrush behind 30BW have fledged. If your brushing your dog make sure you put the fur outside as many birds have 2 to 3 Broods a year and they will… Read more »
May 20th The Jackdaw
Where to see them Jackdaws can be found in fields, woods, parks and gardens. They’re social birds and roost communally in woodlands. They’re widespread and common across the UK, except the Scottish Highlands. When to see them At any time of year. Jackdaws often join up with rooks and carrion crows in autumn and winter… Read more »
May 20th Roe Deer sightings near Hide
I have seen Roe Deer near the Hide for 3 days now. The young {Kids} are born May to June so if you see any lying in the grass leave well alone Mum leaves them and comes back to feed them Several times a day.
