nature spots
Spawn.
A short film showing the difference between Toad and Frog spawn. {Recorded in the New Forest this week.
Toads.
Toads are returning to their breeding ponds in the New Forest.
Close encounter.
Close encounter of the fox kind. A photo-heavy post of a nice condition young fox while walking in the rain at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve yesterday. Always nice to see, and even better when they just wander past when you stand still.
off she goes!
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!
Signs of a life.
This time of year with long dark days of cold, damp and very wet weather little signs of the coming of a new season are starting to show.
Snowdrops are a welcome sight.
Worming.
The Curlew is one of my favourite waders. I never tire of watching these large waders, whether on our coast in winter or on the moors during their nesting season. Not only are they a pleasure to see, but their call over the mashes is also a joy to hear. Just one picture today, and a video – something I have not captured before, a Curlew catching a Ragworm.
Kingfisher.
A female Kingfisher at Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve. The female bird is identified by her orange lower beak. Despite the poor light, I was happy with today’s pictures.
Continued Reflections from my World. 