Kestrel
It is great to get out at first light for an exercise walk with Symphony. Not a soul is seen for 95% of my walk, indeed I would estimate the closest human is over one mile away from me (estimated from vision)! I normally need my bins to check out any potential human until I get to the last part when local dog walkers start to appear! Distancing here is normally double the recommended two meters.
Isn't it typical that now we have "lockdown", the weather is brilliant - sunshine, blue sky and warm! Just right for spring migrants. They are still a bit sparse on my walk, but I have now seen Sand Martin, Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff.
The numbers of Roe Deer around Bempton and Buckton seem to have increased! At least twelve were seen on the walk, always a pleasure.
Roe Deer at speed
Unable to get clear images of Willow Warblers, I did manage this Chiffchaff
Not a common bird any more, the Corn Bunting is always a pleasure to see
Reed Bunting
Meadow Pipit
The only raptor seen today was this Kestrel
Who's a pretty boy then? This House Spuggy has just bathed in a vile smelling, green puddle containing pig excrement!
And finally, Why did the Pheasant cross the road?
Please take care if you are lucky enough to get out and above all, stay safe!
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