Woodpigeon – The Bovey Birder

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

The Big Garden Birdwatch happens but once a year. Run by the RSPB, this citizen science project collects vital information for conservation. For example, it has revealed the catastrophic declines in House Sparrow and Starling populations, which we assume common. All you need to do is watch birds in your garden or local area forContinue reading “RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch”

The Unusual Ducks

When I left the house today, a buzzard was circling up over the building site near the forest. Along with that, there were 2 wood pigeons heading in the opposite direction, probably away from the buzzard and to top that, a carrion crow was sat looking proud on the fence. We carried on down theContinue reading “The Unusual Ducks”

The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 3

Here are the answers: Mystery Bird 1 I am a small brown bird and I eat insects and spiders. I am a common garden bird and I am also the most common bird in the UK. I am a wren! Mystery Bird 2 I can be seen in gardens sometimes and I love nyjer seed.Continue reading “The Ultimate Bird Quiz Answers: Week 3”

The fluff-balls

We were walking down the road. We had not seen anything yet but that was expected as we had just left the house. Then, a house sparrow flew out of the wooded area in the estate. Then, a wood pigeon also flew past. Our first sightings. When we reached the end of the road, aContinue reading “The fluff-balls”

Short stories: The White Pigeons

I was sat inside the house, reading my bird books. I was quite comfortable until I was called to the window that looked out over the garden. When I looked down at the bird table, 2 pigeon like birds sat, one on the fence and the other on the roof of the bird table. AtContinue reading “Short stories: The White Pigeons”

The BTO Garden Birdwatch Results: 17.5.20

This is the count for the British Trust of Ornithology’s garden birdwatch. The BTO runs this garden survey and I really enjoy it. Here is a link if you want to find out more about the BTO. By the way, if you are thinking of registering, there are a few rules. You can only countContinue reading “The BTO Garden Birdwatch Results: 17.5.20”