Saturday 16 November 2013

Filey brigg all to myself.

Thought i would have a trip to the coast and give Filey brigg a go. Weather started out ok but started to go downhill fast.

Cloud moved in quickly and by the time i got to Filey brigg i could not help but notice that i was the only person there!!




Must try and find out how to id this bird....


 Very obliging Redshank on the way back to the car.


Oh and the reason i was the only person on the Brigg? the tide was coming in at a rapid rate and i just managed to get off in time!!

Tuesday 12 November 2013

Redwings arrive.

Had a quick walk around the patch today and managed to get onto approx 25-30 Whoopers they were a bit spooked as there was a local shoot in full flow. It did not seem to bother them too much.
Noticed big numbers of wood pigeon crow and starlings all competing for food in the fields.


Male peregrine soon scattered these. Nice to still some dragonflies hanging on not sure what type they are think they are red veined darters but had at least a dozen.

First Redwings of the year feeding on the local hedgerow berries and good numbers of Fielfare (75+)

Skylark and a family of about 6-7 Longtailed tits capped off a nice walk.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Still no Barnies!

Still not seen any Barn Owls in the valley it is now a real concern, it looks like the early floods this year have had a catastrophic knock on effect with regards to the mice and vole populations.

Had a stroll along the derwent today and was pleased to see two Kingfishers chasing each other along the bank.A few Teal about and distant views of about 30 Whoopers.


Distant views of about 30 Whoopers.

Fieldfare were active about 25+ making their own distinctive calls. Didn't notice any Redwing among them.

Plenty of evidence of Otters on the river bank but as usual did not get to see any.
The water at the moment is crystal clear and seems to be teaming with fish so maybe i will bump into the elusive Otters at some point.

Th weather at the moment is cold with the remains of last nights ground frost evident but having said that i came across this Thistle which seems to having a late burst of flower (seems late to me!)

The crop of willows has been harvested so as you can see the nearby power station is at full throttle.
The Mute swans seemed to be enjoying the late sunshine until they were disturbed by the local farmer in his land rover but they did not seem that bothered.

I will try again tomorrow and maybe find out a bit more about the lack of Barn Owls on the patch.