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Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Local News Today

In the pond today a pair of Frogs were mating and really upsetting the fish. No sign of any frog spawn but I don't think it will be long before some appears.

It was quite Spring-like outside with lots of birds singing away especially the House Sparrows and Starlings. A Blue Tit churred and everything went silent as a female Sparrowhawk landed on a neighbours roof, only to be chased off by one of the resident Carrion Crows.

Sparrowhawk

Having a good look around

Still looking

Something has caught it's eye

The resident Crow

A few other visitors to the neighbourhood today were pairs of Blackbirds, Collared Doves, Wood Pigeons and Great Tits. It must be Spring!!

Collared Dove on the lookout

While his mate tucks in

Male House Sparrow

Starling

And not forgetting another pair the Blue Tits which gave the Sparrowhawk alert.

Blue Tit

As the evening drew in a flock of 400+ Starlings headed north over the estate and small flocks of Lesser Black-backed Gulls followed the same flight path.

Today's Photos Here