Happily Ever After

Life in The Rural Retreat with a beautiful wife, three cats, garden wildlife, a camera, a computer – and increasing amounts about running

Earlier posts can be found on Adventures of a Lone Bass Player, where this blog began life. Recent entries can be found here.

So Many Hungry Mouths

by admin - 21:39 on 15 June 2014

It seems to have taken a while this year but young birdlife is now on the wing all around The Rural Retreat's garden. Newly fledged tree sparrows, blue tits, robins and woodpeckers have all been spotted begging for food.

Most prominent (today, at least) was a small flock of great tit youngsters which provided the Pentax with some action this afternoon.

I'll keep an eye open for more snappery opportunities – and to protect inexperienced fledglings from the casual cruelty of cats. The Pride is still on the prowl...

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