Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Sunday, 5 April 2020

Lockdown Birding - 4th - 5th April 2020

Hooded Crow

If I am brutally honest, I am quite enjoying my walk with Symphony around my patch at first light. I am not seeing a soul until I near the end, when a few local dog walkers are starting to venture out. Being an unsociable, grumpy old gi*, I am not missing the masses although not seeing anyone is quite eerie!

I am certainly enjoying seeing the local farmland birds and perhaps taking more notice of them at close quarters.

Today, I managed to find a year and patch tick in one of the potato fields, in the form of a Hooded Crow. Pity it was not on Hoddy Cows Lane, the name of which I believe derives from "Hooded Crows Lane"!




I cannot resist the Yellowhammers, perhaps because they brighten these dark times!




It is good to see Lapwings in the fields, at least six are regularly displaying usually to far away for my 400mm!



A not so "skulky" Wren!


Usually very nervous and flighty, I was pleased to manage an image of a Linnet!


There are good numbers of Roe Deer about at the moment, sometimes close but often not!


I have yet to see a spring migrant! I look up to the sky but alas just the expected birds. However, today I did spot an unusual object in the sky (and I don't mean the sun!).


I have been completing a four mile circuit, door to door, as a permitted form of exercise. When this crisis is over, I think I will continue as it is very enjoyable!

Whatever you do, please stay safe and let us hope our lockdown is soon over.

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