Commonly known as sea hares, The clade Anaspidea are medium-sized to large opisthobranch gastropod molluscs with a soft internal shell made of protein. Sorting out some memory sticks I came across these pictures I took at Meon Shore Beach in the summer of 2019. I have only ever found 2 of these interesting creatures and have not seen one since this sighting.
These finches were once very popular caged birds because of their tuneful song. Males are marked with crimson foreheads and chests, and females are much browner.
According to the RSPB web page, the Linnet numbers have dropped over the past few decades, with the UK population estimated to have fallen by 57% between 1970 and 2014.
( 1st picture is a male bird the second is a female).
This bird is a summer visitor to the UK from Africa, this small, warbler frequents hedgerow and scrubby areas and can be seen singing from the top of bushes. They are here from April to October this bird was on the coast near Portsmouth.
second year Juvenile.
A picture post.
Sunday afternoon bird watch. I spent a few hours with my brother at Mum’s house looking at the garden birds sometimes you do not have to go very far to get some good birding.
Goldfinch. Crab Apple tree.
Greenfinch. {male}.
Dunnock { fledgling }.
Blue Tit.
Great Tit.
Nuthatch
Saved the best for last. Mr & Mrs Bullfinch.
Yellow Hammer (male) – South Downs.
Gone tomorrow! We have the sun out this morning so up to the South Downs to see if the Hares are about. They did not let us down.
Can you see me said the mating Toad’s deep in the Forest? – Camouflage at its best.
Continued Reflections from my World. 