A wild week

 

We're well into June now, which means lots of fledglings finding their way in the world. 

The fledglings in the garden have started to become bolder and are venturing out of the undergrowth. So far I've seen a pair of Robins, a pair of Blackbirds, Dunnocks, Bluetits, a Yellow Hammer, lots of Starlings and of course loads of Sparrows. 

My favourite little Voley made several appearances too. 

 

 

In the fields, the Curlews are raising their long-legged chicks and the Lapwings are escorting Buzzards away from theirs. I even spotted a Red Kite being told off by the Curlews. The danger is ever present for tiny little balls of fluff. I was lucky enough to spot the youngsters of Curlews, Lapwings and Oystercatchers.

The Swallows have been swooping and diving - it's been a good year for their numbers and they're making the most of the insects disturbed by the mowing of the fields.

The Kestrels have also fledged - I've spotted two youngsters and a very busy parent. 

The bunnies are out in force too - they look to be in good health - and a couple of brown hares I was lucky enough to spot, even if it was from a distance.

I managed to spot a lovely little Meadow Pipit, and there's been a plethora of Tortoiseshell butterflies - so lovely to see after last year's wet and windy spring.