birds and birdwatch,
Kittiwake.
“Nests on seaside cliffs, often among auks and Northern Fulmar.” This bird, in non-breeding plumage, was in a flock of Black-headed Gulls at Titchfield Haven on Tuesday, a relatively rare sight for us on the Hampshire coast.
Misty morning.
A misty Sunday walk on the South Downs. Hares were about, but some distance off.
A splash of colour in the grey weather was brought by many Yellow Hammers.
The yellowhammer is a sparrow-sized bird, they are a member of the Bunting family. A bright yellow bird of woodland edges, hedgerows, heath and farmland feeding on seeds and invertebrates.
Balanced View.
A female Kingfisher at Titchfield Haven this morning. I find it amazing how some birds can balance on very flexible perches.
Lunch Time.
Good Morning.
Grey Heron waking for the day ahead!
Pheasants.
Two Male {cock} Pheasants squaring up to each other on the South Downs.
Resting place.
The tide was exceptionally high yesterday, with strong winds in the Solent, so the water in Titchfield Haven was also very high, flooding many of the small islands where the birds roost.
These Lapwings were competing for a place on these wooden posts.
Island D is missing!
Marsh Harrier.
Stormy.
Continued Reflections from my World. 