Great Spotted Woodpecker

I've been honoured today with great views of our Greater Spotted Woodpecker. Usually he prefers the feeder next door but today he was pecking away at an old branch just in front of my window.

Siskins are back

Our Siskins are back. They turn up every now and again, maybe for a day or two but they're soon off and we might not see them again for months. This one little chappy had a feather which was on the verge of falling out. I watched him for ages hoping it would so I could add it to my collection. But it never did.

The Pheasant

I has a shock of my life this morning when I looked out the window and saw a pheasant on the birdtable. I've told him he can stay as long as he likes, if it keeps him safe from the local farmers.

Unusual Visitor: A Reed Bunting

Its been a glorious day here and I was having lunch in the garden when I noticed this little black headed bird. I have to admit I wasn't quite sure what it was to start off with but it looked like a bunting of some sorts. I took plenty of photos and when I got my bird books out later, it was indeed a little Reed Bunting. I think he may have drifted slightly off course on his migration to end up here in Capel Curig. He stayed a full 24 hours.

Lambs

The fields around my garden are now a buzz with young lambs springing around and having races in their little gangs.

Squirrels

Its taken them much longer than I'd expected but the squirrels have finally found a way to climb the bird feeder pole. I have to admit they're not the most intelligent of Squirrels, not like the ones you see on TV doing the amazing feats and tasks. Mine have still yet to figure out how to simply lift the top off the nut holder to get their dinner.