Black-headed Gulls are nesting, and the sound of gulls calling is filling the air, one sound in nature I find quite irritating after an hour or so!
Time to nest.
birdwatching
Reed Bunting.
A lone Male Reed Bunting on a high perch singing in this morning’s sun at Titchfield Haven this morning.
Mandarin Drake.
Pay to Park.
From yesterday, the Forestry Commission has introduced parking charges for cars parking in the New Forest, so no longer a free day out when we visit the forest.
Nuthatch.
Why is a Turnstone called a Turnstone?
A picture {or afilm says a 1000 words!}
Female Stonechat.
Siskins.
These small, brightly coloured birds are said to be a common sight in UK woodland, although I rarely see them! I spotted this pair in the early evening in one of the New Forest car parks, where people regularly feed birds, but everyone had gone home, and some seeds were on one of the poles. The Blue Tits and Great Tits had also gone, so these Siskins came in.
Changes.
The Brent Geese have left and are heading north to their breeding grounds. Most of the Sanderlings have also left. With the shift in season, the return of Terns is due on our shores.
I did spot two Sandlings who may have decided to remain here this year.
Sparkle.
A lone Starling in the sun.
Turnstone.
A couple of hours watching Turnstone around the harbour at Titchfield,
Continued Reflections from my World. 