Tuesday 25 June 2019

June 2010 Out and about on my own patch

With all the traffic about these days sometimes it really puts you off travelling. It can be a lot more satisfying not to chase about, and have a walk around locally.  Its greener and can add to your sense of contentment.  It can also be a surprise what can be around.

Roe Deer Doe washing her fawn

This was a great encounter.  I noticed the doe first, and then while watching I noticed a brown patch next to her in the grass.  It was brilliant to get some images of this motherly love.  They are such peaceful animals.

Male Yellow hammer singing on territory
These really are a beautiful farmland bird and are much in decline.  I feel so lucky to have a few pairs around.  For the first time I managed to get a view of newly fledged young.  Not a great image but I am so please to have this record of successful fledging.

Female with a very welcome youngster on the right
Common Whitethroat

I love to hear the song of the Whitethroat.  You can often hear them deep within bushes but it another thing to get a clear view.  With patience however they occasionally pop out and give you a decent chance of an image.

Roe deer buck
While walking around I managed to get quite close to this Roe Deer buck.  He was deep in the long grass and I had to wait quietly until he moved up onto this bank before I managed to get some images.  This was my closest encounter of the day and he was only about twenty metres from me when I first caught a glimpse.

Common Spotted Orchid
Now that the weather has warmed up there are some beautiful grassland flowers coming through.  I always especially love to see wild orchids.
A great morning and lots to look back on!





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