Lockdown kicks in – the wildlife love it Less traffic and less pollution seems to be bringing much benefit to humans and wildlife alike, but of course, we’d rather not be in the middle of a pandemic. In some ways I guess it’s easier for us senior citizens, we don’t need to worry about losing…
Tag: Thrushes
Around & About in March
Lockdown begins, bad for us, good for nature After some weeks of the Coronavirus Pandemic spreading itself across the U.K., the Prime Minister announced what would be a virtual shutting down of the Country, we were told to stay at home with only essential shops remaining open. Luckily we were allowed daily outdoor exercise and…
Wildlife highlights January
Mid winter sent me, as well as my usual two wildlife patches around Bishop’s Waltham just to Titchfield Haven, Totten and the New Forest. Around the Patch included 100’s of Redwing. Not unusual at this time of the year but maybe unusual in the fact I didn’t see any Fieldfare. Of special interest to them…
Winter’s day birdwatching at Godmersham
As I said in my previous post, the small village of Godmersham is only two miles from my place and I seldom go there bird watching. I’ve certainly, up to the last week, missed out this winter, beside the wonderful appearance of Hawfinches, there’s an array of small birds about with a constant chorus of…