During the snowy, cold weather a short while ago I put out some sliced apples for the birds hoping to encourage Fieldfare or Redwing but I think the number of Blackbirds milling round the garden put off any strangers visiting.
At one stage a female Blackbird even spent some time eating a rather wizened apple which was still attached to an apple tree in the garden next door.
Have a great weekend observing the wildlife around you.
Aurora
A couple of nights ago there was a spectacular, though unexpected, aurora display over the Arctic. A US Defense Meteorological Program satellite captured some views from space which can be seen HERE. A photo taken from the ground can be found HERE.
Thanks for the links. They are wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteI bet they were very grateful for the apples John.
ReplyDeleteGreat videos today John. I had a gang of Blackbirds who were totally intimidated by one Fieldfare in particular and were not let anywhere near the apple halves I put out!
ReplyDeleteAdrian: I often check the SpaceWeather site. They get some fantastic photos on there.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they were Keith considering the speed they devour them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan. I had to laugh at the idea that one Fieldfare could intimidate a gang of Blackbirds.
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