Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:47 pm
I don't think I've ever seen a corvid break off a twig. I've seen a few taking a hopeful tug but usually they are searching the ground for bit and pieces. 
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Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:00 am
The rooks are very busy at the moment making their nest. This year most of the nest from years previous ere blown down by the gales we had. So extra busy. But they are getting it done quite quickly. A few weeks ago no nest, now several nest have appeared. Wont be as many as there used to be, as several trees were blown down over past years.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:58 pm
Its good to hear they are rebuilding and fast, such a shame there will be less of them this yearWillpar wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:00 am The rooks are very busy at the moment making their nest. This year most of the nest from years previous ere blown down by the gales we had. So extra busy. But they are getting it done quite quickly. A few weeks ago no nest, now several nest have appeared. Wont be as many as there used to be, as several trees were blown down over past years.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2022 9:27 pm
Used to be quite a spectacle with all the nest and the noise during breeding season.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:00 pm
Buzzards are a common sight around where I live and I see them all the time either wheeling around overhead or in roadside trees and fields but today I had a first. I was on way to my uncles in my car when a big bird of prey flew up from the roadside carrying in it's talons what I think was a rabbit. The colouring of the bird was definitely not a buzzard but a glimpse of it's tail confirmed it was a Red Kite
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:11 pm
Good spot JS. They are moving farther south now and have had sightings in Devon and i believe Cornwall also. So may see one myself sometime.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:24 pm
Oh wow! That must have been such a sightJacksparrow wrote: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:00 pm Buzzards are a common sight around where I live and I see them all the time either wheeling around overhead or in roadside trees and fields but today I had a first. I was on way to my uncles in my car when a big bird of prey flew up from the roadside carrying in it's talons what I think was a rabbit. The colouring of the bird was definitely not a buzzard but a glimpse of it's tail confirmed it was a Red Kite
They are magnificent birds I will keep my fingers crossed for you WillparWillpar wrote: Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:11 pm Good spot JS. They are moving farther south now and have had sightings in Devon and i believe Cornwall also. So may see one myself sometime.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:01 am
Buzzards are quite common here to. Nice to see, especially when they are soaring.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:37 pm
Most years around March I spot a Blackcap. This year is no different. I saw one drinking from the bird bath today.
Re: WHAT I SAW TODAY.....
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:43 pm
Not seen one here for several years now. Used to be a winter visitor.