More Stonechat

I know what your saying to yourself, "Not more Stonechat images". 

Sorry, but I located this female again on my last walk and took some more shots. 

When there was not much around, one has to take any chance thats offered.

These last two images are not so clear, but they are typical Stonechat and I liked the way they looked.

Stonechat

The first post of 2017 depicts the female Stonechat that has been frequenting one of the open meadows in the Parkland. It is the same location that previous male and females of this species have been observed over the last few years. There is a male recently reported in the same location by other Birders, but I have not observed that as yet. The immediate area being a superb location for Stonechat with open grassland, some tall dead foliage stalks and plenty of fence posts for perching on. There is also a lakeside edge which it is often seen searching for caterpillars and other grubs.

A Sheep Day

A final post to round off the year. 

On my walk this week I came across a flock of Ewes all of which are hopefully waiting for a happy event in the Spring.

Treecreepers and Reed Buntings

The final bird post for the year.

Firstly I noticed two Treecreepers flying about a large Oak tree on my walk. They were moving about the tree, but not in any form of pattern. I got the impression that one was trying to drive away the other at times.

A female Reed Bunting was observed eating seeds from dead Nettle plants.