Spring is here now and that is the time for the Black-tailed Godwit to be observed, having arrived from their breeding grounds in Iceland. Records show that they tend to locate in the same area of the UK each year. A small number of pairs do breed in UK.
Lodmoor is certainly a Reserve that receives a visit for quite a number. The ones I observed have lost their breeding plumage, I may find some later with some such plumage.
Below is a pair of Canada geese.
I get the impression that the male is having a lot to say and the female is totally nonplussed and continues to eat grass.đ
Mute Swans are always in attendance at the Reserve.
The images below are not great as the eye is not visable.
It is always good to observe a pair of Oystercatchers at Lodmoor.
A pair has taken up residence on one of the small islands along with Black-headed and Mediterrean gulls.
As for the selection of a nesting spot, the Oystercatcher will nest where it likes.đ
The Inward migration of Chiffchaffs that fly South for the Winter is well underway.
The monotonous call can be heard already. The problem for getting a reasonable photograph at this time is not helped by the bird initally perching high up in tall trees. This will improve though when flycatching over water makes for a good opportunity.
Voi! siellÀ on ihanan kevÀistÀ! Upeat linnut siellÀ! TÀnne saapuu muuttolintuja. Toivottavasti pakkaset ja lumi ei tule uudestaan. MitÀ verkkoja on laitettu pesien ympÀrille? Onko ne petoja varten ettei ne ryöstÀ munia?
ReplyDeleteHei Anne. Alueella ei ole verkkoja. NÀemme minkkejÀ silloin tÀllöin, mutta emme vedessÀ.
DeleteEnjoyed our chat by the Frome today and thank you for introducing us to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It was good to meet you both.
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