January 2016 Putting a bit back!

Spent the last few weekends putting up bird and bat boxes on my smallholding.  Will be so excited if I get some occupation, especially if I get a Tawny Owl, Barn Owl or Kestrel.

Barn Owl

Kestrel

Just on the barn

Tawny Owl

Blue Tit

Bat

Bat

January 2016 Great to see a new bird. The UK rarity the Penduline Tit

This is a new one for me.  Had to go along and find it as it has turned up only a few miles from my home. There are less than a handful in the UK.  The beautiful Penduline Tit

Penduline Tit

Penduline Tit

Penduline Tit

January 2015 Buzzard fly past!

It always adds to the excitement when a raptor flies by.

Common Buzzard fly past.

January 2016 Shell Duck coming and goings

These are really handsome chaps Male Shell Duck.  Great to catch their coming and goings.

Male Shell Duck

Coming in