Shakerley Mere Cheshire.
Blue Tit on the peanuts some kind soul had left hanging from a tree by the car park.
There were also a few empty nets from fatballs... as I stated yesterday the peanuts should be removed from the net bag and placed in a proper feeder.. the birds tiny feet can get trapped.
The manufacturers of these products don't help either... they don't put warnings on the packaging.
Coal Tit
The birds were enjoying them anyway... regardless of my worries.
There were quite a few Robins near the car park.
Nuthatch
Shakerley Mere is a popular place for young families to visit... kids love feeding the ducks.
It was freezing yesterday... the only other people were hardy dog walkers.
I decided to have a quick look in at Billinge Green on my way home.
Billinge Green.
There were quite a few Canada Geese on the ice... and I had only been there a couple of minutes...
...when this noisy lot joined them... another big flock of Canada Geese.
They flew around the lake a few times before landing.
The swans weren't happy... a few skirmishes took place as I watched.
There are two angling pools here and both were frozen apart from a small area on the far side.
It was a lovely sight... but what a din! I have added a 30 second handheld video clip.
Great pictures. I love the video. Love the sounds of the geese "honking".
ReplyDeletelove those squawking geese! and the way they line up.
ReplyDeletei half expected you to remove the netting feeders... :)
I wanted to T but there was a car parked beneath them and I couldn't reach.
ReplyDeleteI will take a feeder over next weekend and try again.
You could just have easily taken the goose video across the road from our house in Minnesota. I get to see and hear them in great numbers almost daily from September through April and the rest of the year in smaller groups. Aren't they great?!
ReplyDeleteLovely series Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThat is what you might call a "boatload" of Canada Geese. We have a lot around here but I've not seen quite that many at once. Ironic (or something) that when we first moved to this area back in the 80s, they were kind of rare. Not these days. I like them though. I think they are interesting birds. The other bird shots are really good, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely birds at the feeders, I hadn't realized that these were a potential danger for the birds, so glad you are pointing that out. I have never seen that kind of feeder here thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteThink I like the honking of the geese and them flying in - so exciting and pretty. sandie
ReplyDeleteSuch a great variety of little birds! I love the geese on the ice.
ReplyDeleteI like the birds at the feeder. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteI like your cute little robins; much different than ours. Great geese sounds. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteThose Blue Tits and Robins have some gorgeous colors! Nicely done, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm a new blogger/writer and I just added myself to your followers for support! Maybe you could come follow me too?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Exquisite little birds Andrew and I share your concerns, why don't well meaning folk think things through before they do these things, they would probably be mortified if they were responsible for something so awful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, love them all. Great series.
ReplyDeleteI feel sorry for the birds (and hope it is warming up some).
ReplyDeleteGood to see some people leaving food for the birds.
ReplyDeleteAnd the geese; amazing. I love hearing them. Music to my ears. Great video clip.
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the canadian geese shot - brilliant!
ReplyDelete