What have you seen

Great Spotted Woodpecker was heard drumming away at lunchtime today. Has Spring Sprung?

No it was sending out a warning of the impending storm!

When we were walking down by the local canal the other day exporters lady feeding the swans, geese and ducks. Speaking to her she said that avian flu had infected the swan population, killing nearly 30 in total, including 9 out of 10 of one brood of cygnets. We did the remaining one, who looked healthy enough, and I guess it was due to her, and other volunteers, feeding them on a regular basis.

There about a dozen swans out on the estuary along with about 30 Pochard, waiting to be fed.

After doing some leaf clearance from the lawn we were chased inside by the hail but looking out onto the lawn we saw a beautiful Grey Wagtail walking across it.

Still don't know why we get one every now and then but am grateful for it.

WN we have a Grey Wagtail here sometimes but more of the local Pied Wagtails and they bought the family with them the other week so had 6 altogether.

Had the Sparrowhawk land on the top of the bird feeder outside the lounge window yesterday just as it was getting dark most of the birds had gone thankfully so now he will be about again today.

We've had a big flock of Pied Wagtails feeding on the winter wheat field near to us, unusual to see so many, the wheat and field is treated but maybe more bird friendly this time round?

We've had a few as well, Brue. It’s a bit unusual here so maybe something to do with the stormy weather🤷🏻‍♂️. They’ve been investigating our garden.

Hope wildlife lovers enjoy this link, second hand viewing, but the images are stunning. 
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2021/dec/01/2021-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-peoples-choice-award#img-6

Nice one Ttda.

The one with the fish and the one with the  Eagle and Ape are my 2 favourites. 

I like the elephants! 

The Elephants made me want to cry, along with a few others. Fabulous photos though. The little Arctic Fox is cute.