Well,early evening really!
Just recently we have been hearing strange noises coming from the trees behind our house, quite loud noises that can even be heard through our new double-glazing! It is of course a Tawny Owl which is extremely vocal from approximately 7pm and has been heard in the `wee` hours at 4 or 5am. This bird has remained invisible during the day, roosting in a very secretive spot, but I am determined to find it one day!
To join him we have also been having up to 3 Hedgehogs in the early part of the evening, munching away on mealworms that I put out for them. They also help to keep the slugs and snails at bay. In fact, I can`t remember the last time I saw either in our garden!
Best of all though we have had 2 Bats take up residence in our bat box which we have attached to the gable end of our house. The box has been in place for 2 years and this is the first year that I have noticed the bats emerging from it on clear nights. Unfortunately I cannot tell what species they are, but to be honest I am just `chuffed` that they are there!
Hi John, I followed you here from your award-winning mention by 'The Mask'! I agree with her, this a terrific and informative blog with wonderful photography.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly trying to identify garden birds and always rush to look them when I spot a new one. I am often at a nearby nature reserve (Chigwell in Essex) where they have Kingfishers but have not seen one yet although I did spot a Kestrel and an Egret last time.
Thanks bazza.I don`t know if I reaaly deserve the award (humble to the last), but it was nice of `The Mask` to give it to me!Perhaps you could think of becomming a follower?!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your quest for a Kingfisher,a truly stunning bird that is possibly the most colourful bird in Britain!
Thanks for your comments,hope to hear from you again?!
J