Peregrine falcon

A glorious afternoon for February so I went for a tour round my favourite spots and as it has been for the past couple of years nothing to see. Not even a sparrow, just the odd ferral pidgeon and crow. As usual I finished up at the quarry where I knew the peregrines would be enjoying the sunshine. I was able to get closer today but there was only one. I hope they mate more successfully this year that will give me something to do during the summer.

Old faithfulls

 With the wildlife depleting in my area I havn't done much in the way of photography. The wildlife locally has been much affected by the demise of the insect life. Small birds and animals have almost disappeared through lack of food. Probable cause either air polution or farmers overdoing the crop feeding. But the peregrines soldier on travelling much further to feed.

A better day weatherwise I decided to see how the peregrine pair were doing and there they were sitting in their favourite spot enjoying the afternoon sunshine.

Surprise-Surprise !

I have spent the last few weeks working on photographs for a book that a friend is writing and what with the winter weather I have had little time for the wildlife (if I could find any, it is now oficial there is a decline in the bird population in this region). I opened my curtains this morning and was greeted by this handsome buzzard sitting in my garden. It did not stay long but it was the first time that such a bird had been seen so close to my house.