Boxing Day

The Hazel catkins are ready to open in spring. I saw red kite, kestrel, wood pigeon and Robin on the way to Radley. I heard green woodpecker. 

Christmas Day

Rooks and their nests at Warwick Services. Also saw a Robin there plus kestrel, carrion crow, Pied Wagtail, buzzard,red kite, herring gull, pink-footed goose and wood pigeon en route. 

Tuesday 29 November

 This plant on the dune edge at Wolsty Banks has been puzzling me since I went to Allonby. I think it is going to be Sea Radish but I'll probably have to wait until the summer to find out.

Monday 27 November

 There was Hogweed on the verges near Aikton.

There was a flock of Common Gulls in with the sheep. Another field had what seemed to be the largest gathering of Stock Doves I've seen in one place - more reminiscent of Wood Pigeons. The hedgerows had many Fieldfares, Blackbirds, Chaffinches, Goldfinches, Robins and Great Tits.

The oak trees seem to be the last holding onto their leaves.

Saturday 26 November

 Herring Gulls over St Mary's this morning.

The rest of the action was in Lidl car park, starting with a Black-headed Gull

Herring Gull on the roof.

Jackdaws in the tree. They always stay as pairs even when they are flocking.

Friday 25 November

We were on the beach at Allonby. I think this is Sea Mayweed but need a closer look next time.

There were 3 Turnstones somewhere in this picture! 

Thursday 24 November

A rainbow and blackbirds on the berries.

Wednesday 23 November

 Red Campion in flower. My book says it can flower in November.

Catkins forming on the alder.

Feverfew at St Cuthberts.

Looking at plants on the pavement

Smooth sow-thistle

Shepherd's purse

Leaves in the lonning

 

Lovely autumn colours in the lonning down to Osbourne Farm.