Roe Deer

I returned to the orchard where I saw the Munjac & Roe Deer a couple of days back as my wife had seen the Roe with a couple Fawns in tow, but only the Roe was there munching on the abundance of fallen apples.

 

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Common Darters

We've had several Common Darters on the garden pond lately.

Male

 

Female

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Munjac & Roe Deer

Never seen a Munjac & a Roe Deer feeding together until I chanced upon these two the other morning  contentedly feeding on fallen apples in a local orchard. 

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Dramatic Sky

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Hirundines Attracting Birds of Prey

As the House Martins and Swallows are gathering in increasing numbers, it's not only me that's noticed so to have the local birds of prey, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and Hobby have been trying their luck in the morning for a spot of breakfast, I've not seen them take one yet.

Sparrowhawk chasing a Swallow.

Hobby

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Tree Top House Martins

Every year in August House Martins and Swallows begin gathering in increasing numbers in nearby trees, although we only have three pairs of House Martins under our eaves there's clearly birds joining them from further afield, judging by the numbers above the house every evening (anything up to fifty individuals at present).

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Green Woodpecker

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Blackbird

The birds have begun feeding on the abundance of Blackberries, I spotted this Blackbird grabbing a berry.

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Goldfinches

A flock of Goldfinches has been visiting the garden recently, with at least three juveniles amongst them.

 

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Song Thrush

This juvenile Song Thrush spent about 10 minutes preening out in the open on a fruit tree.

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