Springwatch

I think we would call this early summer watch but who are we to argue with the BBC

The nuthatches are nesting under the eaves

a few metres from the bird feeders and their favourite ash tree

busy bringing out fecal sacs

We thought the tit population was spurning the nest boxes but inside this one

are these

blue tits a day or two old (don’t worry, the handler has all the qualifications and licenses needed for this)

The neighbouring box

has a less happy contents

one dead flycatcher chick – what happened is not clear but there is an active flycatcher brood in a box higher up the plot.

Meanwhile Shelia takes his harem for an afternoon free range promenade

as buzzards watch overhead

The middle ducklings are flaunting their adults feathers

and the neighbours cattle, having spent many months indoors, have their first day of freedom – guided by the white bull

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