31 May 2016

We have 2 tawny youngsters who sit with mum, whilst dad still sits in his favourite tree!  The nuthatches are fledged and are a delight to watch as they chase each other around the trees.  The blackcaps are busy getting food for their youngsters, as are the bluetits and great tits who are working very hard as always. Whilst at least 2 lots of robins have fledged there are still 3 lots collecting food for their nestlings. Today a buzzard was being hassled very noisily by 2 crows. It landed in a tree with a crow sat above it and a crow sat at the side of it.  They sat together in silence for some time before the crows decided enough was enough and chased it out of the reserve.  A couple of hours later, however, it was back sat in the trees.