Month: November 2023

There is no doubt that the Bearded Tit (or Reedling) is one of the most illusive and spectacular Pennine birds. In recent weeks I have searched the reed-beds of several

This male Sparrowhawk is not only an immaculate specimen he is a lethal hunter.The autumn birds feeding in the garden have been severely reduced by his lethal hunting. Robin, Goldfinch,

At this time of year Stonechats move off the high moorlands of the Pennines, where they bred in summer, and relocate at lower altitudes. Just recently I have seen plenty

There is one bird that absolutely delights in eating acorns and that is the Jay. Normally it is difficult to film them eating acorns as it usually happens deep in