The Plumage The kingfisher male has an orange head and a bright blue body whereas the female instead of the bright blue on the body, they have an oily green effect. Despite their plumage, kingfishers are very unobtrusive as they sit in trees above a river, waiting for the right moment. Diet The kingfisher usuallyContinue reading “Bird Spotlight: The Kingfisher”
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Recommendation Of The Week: Bowling Green Marsh
Today, I am going to review Bowling Green Marsh, an RSPB reserve in Topsham, Devon, England from my perspective. Grid Reference SX971875. To be honest, there is a long walk up the road from where you can park your car to get to different paths but it’s worth it in the end. When you getContinue reading “Recommendation Of The Week: Bowling Green Marsh”
Return To Emsworthy Mire
When the car stopped in the car park, we got out and started the trek. To get to the reserve we had to go down a sloped hill, which was where we saw our first and second birds. Before we went down the hill, I noticed a male wheatear sat quite close, hopping about theContinue reading “Return To Emsworthy Mire”
Memories: The Crow With A Catch
A while ago, I was walking round the ponds. There was a faint chill in the air and it was a bit grey but the sun still shone through the clouds. As I was walking across the uneven paths, there were mallards swimming across the pond and a goose sat on the bank. I carriedContinue reading “Memories: The Crow With A Catch”
An Unexpected Visitor
When I left the house this evening, I saw a woodpigeon fly past. As I carried on down the street, there was not much around apart from a few blackbirds and sparrows. As I walked round the field, it was pretty much the same there. When I got to the ponds, I could not seeContinue reading “An Unexpected Visitor”
The Mystery Duck
Monday 11th of May 2020 When I left the house this evening, I saw a few woodpigeons and house sparrows but not really much. As I carried on down the road, a wagtail sat on the other side of the road. It was quite cold and a bit cloudy and grey but excitement waited atContinue reading “The Mystery Duck”
An Introduction
Hi! I am Henry and I am 8 years old. I live in the town of Bovey Tracey in Devon and I have a wonderful wilderness right on my doorstep. Just a short walk away from my house, I have a group of ponds home to plenty of birds and wildlife. There are mallards, herons,Continue reading “An Introduction”
