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Post by davrav on Jun 6, 2021 8:44:54 GMT
Different focus but that story reminded me of an incident when I was fishing last week. I had seen red kites near the lake previously but was really surprised to see one swoop down and take a small fish from the surface. Very impressive.
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Post by three5 on Jun 6, 2021 10:37:35 GMT
I've just been having a coffee in the garden and watching a buzzard circling up in a thermal over the local wood. I'm sure that they do adjust the attitude of their wings but it appeared that it did nothing but float up and up in a circle with no input or effort. Nature being absolutely wonderful again!
Ever been in that situation where you desperately need your binos but dare not take your eyes off the bird in case you can't find it again?
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Post by Mb2t on Jun 6, 2021 16:08:44 GMT
Different focus but that story reminded me of an incident when I was fishing last week. I had seen red kites near the lake previously but was really surprised to see one swoop down and take a small fish from the surface. Very impressive. I like the Red kite, very impressive bird. There are lots of them in the Chilterns area. There was a documentary a few years back how the ruffle their feathers to spoil the aerodynamics just before the hook their pray and take off without really landing. |
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Post by davrav on Jun 6, 2021 16:46:16 GMT
Different focus but that story reminded me of an incident when I was fishing last week. I had seen red kites near the lake previously but was really surprised to see one swoop down and take a small fish from the surface. Very impressive. I like the Red kite, very impressive bird. There are lots of them in the Chilterns area. There was a documentary a few years back how the ruffle their feathers to spoil the aerodynamics just before the hook their pray and take off without really landing. Yes, I had a personal demonstration of that technique. As you say, very impressive. Less impressive [for the red kite] is the way that a single crow can chase one away. |
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Post by Mb2t on Jun 6, 2021 18:07:51 GMT
I like the Red kite, very impressive bird. There are lots of them in the Chilterns area. There was a documentary a few years back how the ruffle their feathers to spoil the aerodynamics just before the hook their pray and take off without really landing. Yes, I had a personal demonstration of that technique. As you say, very impressive. Less impressive [for the red kite] is the way that a single crow can chase one away. Not an Ornithologist, but i think it is more to do with the fact that the red kite is not a pack bird, and the crow is. I would think that like cats they avoid fights (unless they hunt) as they will have not have any help from anyone. Probably they like to choose their battles. |
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Post by davidwilson on Jun 6, 2021 19:35:09 GMT
I would swap your nightingale for the great tit outside our window! Well you are a Tee-cher, Tee-cher  Ha ha, only just read this! Very good. |
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Post by unclebob on Jun 13, 2021 10:15:27 GMT
Decisions decisions ! time to fledge or give it a few more days 🤔🤔😎  |
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Post by unclebob on Jun 13, 2021 10:25:22 GMT
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Post by davrav on Jun 13, 2021 10:32:40 GMT
Our blue tits fledged ages ago Bob. Currently watching a pair of blackbirds feeding a juvenile ten feet from me as I type this.
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Post by davidwilson on Jun 13, 2021 17:48:32 GMT
 Pleased to get a shot of a kingfisher yesterday. |
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Post by davrav on Jun 13, 2021 18:00:11 GMT
Nice photo David  |
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Post by davidwilson on Jun 13, 2021 18:18:37 GMT
Nice photo David Thanks, I take photos of birds most days now! |
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Post by davrav on Jun 15, 2021 11:17:19 GMT
Watching adult and juvenile great spotted woodpecker on bird feeder 15' away but daren't move to get the camera for a photo as they are really skittish and fly off at the slightest sign of movement.
Both pecking away at the sunflower hearts but adult also feeding the youngster directly too.
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Post by davidwilson on Jun 15, 2021 13:34:49 GMT
Watching adult and juvenile great spotted woodpecker on bird feeder 15' away but daren't move to get the camera for a photo as they are really skittish and fly off at the slightest sign of movement. Both pecking away at the sunflower hearts but adult also feeding the youngster directly too.  I took this pair last Friday, along the river. |
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Post by Ravasher on Jun 15, 2021 15:44:47 GMT
My daughter loves watching the birds she’s been asking for a bird table for a while now. I think I might get one for her and get someone to fix it. Been reading and watching the YouTube videos with interest and it’s fascinating
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