Collared Dove

As the weather was very good i decided to go out with camera on the usuall route through the lanes. Actually thought i may see something. Was not until the last part of the walk that i actually did. A young collared dove must have fallen out of the nest and was under a big fir tree.

Could hear a lot of cooing, so mum must have been in the vicinity keeping an eye on it, and no doubt feeding it as well. The area is quite remote and the young bird would be quite safe. I dont think any intervention from me, although with very good intentions would have been appropriate.

Collared Dove

As the bird was not frightened of my presence, decided to get a more close up of its head. As i had a tele lens on the camera was able to zoom in rather than move closer. Better for the bird all round.

The Old Railtrack

These lovely daffodils were in full bloom, and added a lovely splash of colour along the old railtrack. Will be intersting to see what else grows along there through the seasons.

The Old Railtrack

This casting can bee seen about half way along the railtrack. It is very intracate when looked at closeup. And is also a signpost.

The Old Railtrack

This is an old railtrack that has been turned into a public footpath. A large section of it is an embankment. One side a valley and the other looking into fields. When it rains a lot there is a marshy area that gets a bit more flooded, and ducks can be seen.

The Old Railtrack

On the way back home i noticed this tree in a front garden. What surprised me was the amount of birds that were flying in to it to use the feeders that hang from it. From the very short time was there, noticed sparrows, great and blue tit, chaffinch, and goldfinch. just goes to show, even though very near a road the tree provides the birds with somewhere safe.

A walk To The Creek

This bird looked well hidden in the brambles. From a distance i thought there may be a bird there. Was not until i extended the tele lens and had a look that it comfirmed this.

Had a look to try to identify it, but was not an easy task. So no positive id for this lovely little bird.

A walk To The Creek

This little fella was certainly singing its heart out, and just had to get a pic. Did notice after loading pics onto computer that they do vary in shapes and sizes. This one looks plump compared to the next one.

One thing that i have noticed while out on these walks. One is never to far away from a robin. Always manage to see them wherever i am along the lanes. This one was looking very prim and proper.

A walk To The Creek

walking the lane to the creek i noticed this daffodil sunning itself in the bank. Looks like the locals have planted bulbs in this bank. Certainly added a lovely touch of spring colour.

A walk To The Creek

Got down to the creek and startled these ducks. They immediataly started swimming downstream, so took a photo as fast as i could.

Pity that i was shooting into the sun. As the creek is tidal would not have got far enough in front of them, to have the sun behind me.

Landscape And Buildings

Here is a view just up the road from where i live. Call it "my back yard". Pass this view whenever i go to the lanes for a walk.

Is lovely as one goes through the seasons. This year the distant hills were covered in snow.

Landscape And Buildings

This building, although now abandoned must have been very nice in its day. The granite frames around the windows and doors, make it a very unique building indeed. The granite being finely carved, no doubt with hammer and chisels. Very hard work, but the finnished product lovely.

Landscape And Buildings

This is a lovely cottage along a quite remote lane. I believe the owner if not the present, used to be a local disc jockey on a local station.

Has an assortment of bird feeders in the garden.

Landscape And Buildings

This farmer has recently ploughed the field. Although it is a very large one, and crops equal money, was a shame to see that he had ploughed right up to the hedge. Hardly any room even to walk down through. Not very wildlife friendly.

Neighbouring farm leaves plenty of room. Having chatted with him, has also put up owl boxes in his barns. Now theres a result.