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Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). I love this shot with the fish and the cormorant reflected in the water!
Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). This kestrel made me laugh a bit with her feathery legs - I think she looks like a cowboy in chaps! :))
Magpie (Pica pica) When food is abundant, magpies hoard the surplus to eat later. They make a small hole in the ground with their beak, place the food in it and cover it with grass, a stone or a leaf. These caches are spread around their territory or home range and while they do have a reputation for eating other birds and small mammals, magpie diets primarily consist of invertebrates; beetles, crickets, flies and larvae, as well as plant food, particularly acorns, seeds and nuts of various kinds.
(Alcedo atthis). I spent a very pleasant couple of hours in the company of this youngster, He did manage to catch a few fish but kept flying to a far off perch to eat them!
Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Our apartment problems have finally been resolved (after 9 very long months) and we are back home permanently. Thanks to all my Flickr friends who have faved and commented during this time despite me not always having the time or facilities to reciprocate. Hopefully normal service is now resumed!
(Alcedo atthis). I spent a very pleasant couple of hours in the company of this youngster, He did manage to catch a few fish but kept flying to a far off perch to eat them!
Robin (Erithacus rubecula). This very scruffy robin came to sit by me while I was watching for kingfishers. He was hopping and limping badly on his left foot and allowed me to get within touching distance. He suddenly realised I had no food so he put his foot down, hopped away normally and then flew off! The next time he came back there was no sign of his 'limp'!
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis). Happy New Year Flickr friends. Enjoy your celebrations and I hope 2023 brings all that you wish for!
A calm cold and still Winters morning along the River Stour Iford Bournemouth. Mist hovering over the river and frost on the plants and ground.
The still water of the River Stour near Iford Bournemouth on a cold Winter morning. A swan looking for food bottom right of the photo.
Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) I found two long tailed tits busy building their nest and I've been keeping an eye on it over the last 3 or 4 weeks. They have made a really good job of it although it does seem a bit early. Lets hope the magpies don't find it before the hedgerow starts to green up.