Unfortunately I have been poorly this weekend, consequently it meant I could not go to any birdwatching places, however I still got to see some birds, since I was allowed to go around the field and go in the hide.
I saw plenty of Fieldfares and Thrushes.
Plenty of garden activity today, especially Tits, as we had Blue Tits, Great Tits and a single Long Tailed Tit. I'm not sure where the rest of it's feeding party were.
The usual Starlings were taking all the fat and seed that I put out for the Chaffinches.
And I had two new visitors this morning, just in my local field and the field next to it; first of all there was a Deceit of Lapwings in the field next to my house, a flock of about 50. They hung around all day feeding in the field and then taking off and circuling round every 20 minutes or so.
Then in the third field next to it there was either a Woodcock or Snipe, however I couldn't tell properly what it was. The field had cut corn and really muddy tracks. I couldn't get a picture, so I will never know for sure what it was. Any ideas?
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sorry you're not feeling well, but glad you got out to see some feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteQuite possibly a Woodcock Findlay.
ReplyDeleteHope you start to feel better soon.
Having seen some images of your hide and it's location I will stick my neck out and say Woodcock BUT that's pure guess work from me. If it's a Woodcock them fields would be a good habitat for it, keep looking especially just as dusk arrives.
ReplyDeleteHi Findlay...Your hide comes in quite handy for a young fellar not feeling so good : }}
ReplyDeleteWatching birds can always make me feel better, hope it worked for you..school tomorrow : }
I had a Starling in my post today too..I don't get very many!!
I think you a pretty good day!!
Grace
Sorry to hear that you've been poorly Findlay. It sounds like it had its compensations, however! I've never seen a Woodcock, but hope to put that right sometime. Hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry you wasn't feeling well but hope that's all changed now Findlay.
ReplyDeleteWoodcock or Snipe?....pass.
Aah it's not nice being poorly - I've been poorly too this week but on the mend now and hope you are too :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better now Findlay.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the Blue Tit and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of that 'Woodcock' soon!!...[;o)
Hope you are soon on the mend Findlay, but what better thing to make you feel better than watching the birds, hope you are out and about soon.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are tweeting you a 'Get Well" song.
ReplyDeleteHope you will soon be healthy and happy again.
Sorry you've not been too well Findlay, but good to see it didn't completely put a stop to the birding. Sounds like your bird was a Snipe, they often feed in muddy stubble fields whereas a Woodcock will be close to or in a clump of bramble or similar cover. To answer your question, yes I have ringed Curlew chicks - you will see how they develop from the photos on my blog.
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The best thing if you dont feel well ....fresh air and wildlife.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon - but looking at all those great birds should make anyone feel better!
ReplyDeleteIt is great you were still able to go around the field. Love the Lapwings and the Tits. I hope you are feeling better now. Great post, happy birding!
ReplyDeleteNice captures, Findlay. Hope you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better. You got some pretty shots just the same. I really like the silhouetted starling.
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Must be the time of year for feeling ill - we can be ill and get better together! Thanks to the miracle that is a wireless net work I'm blogging from bed!
ReplyDeleteNice set of pictures - I have spent the day watching a pair of blackbirds making a nest outside our front door! Poor choice of location if you ask me!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hope you're feeling better! The Blue Tits are beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteSorry you couldn't get out, but you made the best of it and found a way to enjoy the birds anyway. Love the Blue Tit!
ReplyDeleteFindlay, hope you're feeling better. Good show on the Lapwings! That's a bird we don't have here. Thank you for the pictures, we really enjoy them.
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