Resplendent Cock Linnet
By late August most birds have finished breeding but not the Linnet. Gorse is a favourite place to find their nests and whilst the male does not build the nest he always escorts the female as she does the necessary work. He usually perches on the highest gorse by the nest and this is where this weeks photo and gallery shots were taken. Click here
Whilst in Hopwood woods this week I came across the second largest flock of Long Tailed Tits that I have ever seen locally. Thirty seven were present amongst a mixed flock of more than seventy Tits. Perhaps some of these will end up in our garden this winter?
Published by
Gordon Yates
Updated on
September 4, 2016
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