Monday 30 November Rock doves (Columba livia), also known as the feral pigeon, flock together in urban areas for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are a predated creature and so flock in large groups to provide protection from predators such as Peregrines. This is common in the natural world, from fish in shoals toContinue reading “Day 255”
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Day 144
Tuesday 11 August 8.20am Started the day with a little unexpected excitement with barking from Mabel downstairs. She was barking at the TV which wasn’t on. After flashes of recalling various scenes from the film ‘Poltergeist’, I discovered that rather than Carrie-Ann stuck in it, there was a blue tit stuck behind it. After aContinue reading “Day 144”
Day 138
Wednesday 05 August I have mentioned before how the things that are commonplace are so easily taken for granted. This pandemic has granted me time to stop and stare. And it’s the things that surround us all the time that are turning out to be the things that are fascinating me the most. So, IContinue reading “Day 138”
Day 126
Friday 24 July It was my last day at work today and I am going to miss my daily drives down to Heybridge. We’ve got a fantastic month or so ahead of relaxation and trying to take stock of what has happened over the past few months. I’m going to head down there this summerContinue reading “Day 126”
The Bald Birder 