... Saturday morning having let the ducks and hens out of their pen I walked along the field edge and this fox was moving through the fields towards the house - at first it didn't seem to notice me until eventually it bolted.
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| Back off buddy ! |
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Engrossed in thinking whether KFC, roasted or grilled is a better option, I was only
noticed at the last minute.
Another weekend spent largely at home. Hannah was off on a school trip to France for the week on Sunday morning, so before we dropped her off I went out for a couple of hours. Since moving into our new house I've been quite keen to explore a little of the local area, but seemingly without actually having any time to do so. I've been largely studying the os map deciding what might be an interesting area to look at. this morning I went to Woolbeeding Common, which is only a 5 minute drive but is National Trust land and looked as if it might be interesting habitat. One problem I've always experienced with National Trust properties, especially when there is a proper car park is it is a magnet for dog walkers, and this was no exception. The area was heathland on an escarpment, although slightly more enclosed than other Sussex heaths so probably limited the avian interest, however the views were spectacular. bird interest included Yellowhammers, Linnets, Siskins, Great-Spotted Woodpeckers and a single pair of Woodlark. But if I'm thinking of Raptor watching in the future It'll definitely be worth a try.
Back at home the Badger nightly displays continue and although finch numbers appear to have reduced during the week, there were still 3 Brambling around on Saturday (1 male 2 females). I had Crossbill fly over on both days and 7 Buzzards were thermalling in the glorious weather on Sunday. Bullfinches and a few Redwings are still around and a Tawny Owl has been calling. 2 Mallard were flushed from the stream as I dumped garden waste and the Treecreepers were visible. Can't be long before I see my first Spring migrant.
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| Let me in Let me in ? |
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| Siskin |
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| Another shot of a male Brambling - may as well while they are still around - such attractive birds |
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| View from Woolbeeding common |
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| Another panoramic view |
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| Sweet Violets at home |
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| Treecreeper at home - normal variety ! |
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| Slightly unbalanced , but occasionally the local Jackdaws try out their Woodpecker credentials. |
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