Crossbills

 14.04.24 It wasn’t only Redpolls and Siskin that were using the small pool up on the Durham Moors to get a drink, Crossbills were also using it.

Male Crossbill.

Female Crossbill.

Up on the moors

 14.04.24 It was great to see that the Pied Flycatcher had returned to its regular nesting site up on the moors although I only saw the male the female has also returned. Redpoll and Siskin were coming down to drink from a puddle at a popular site which nearly always has photo opportunities.

Male Pied Flycatcher singing its little heart out.

Nuthatch.

This female Kestrel was hovering not far from the road so I pulled over to get a couple of shots.

A cracking male Redpoll.

And a cracking female Redpoll.

Male Siskin.

Female Siskin.

Another local walk

 14.04.24 Another local walk around the village a good few days ago. The Little Owl was even closer and so was the Roe Buck which made photographing a lot easier. I also got my first local Hare of the year.

Little Owl.

Eyes in the back of its head.

Taking off.

Roe Buck.

Male Pheasant after a female. 

She wasn’t very happy so flew off.

Brown Hare. I have photographed others but this is my first local one of the year.

This Wasp was waiting for me on the window sill when I got back home.