Tuesday 21st October 2014

After early morning rain the day was dry, sunny and warm. However gale force wind most of the day. Enjoyed a session in the Hide until 2am, nothing to report other than the Fox wandering about.
While enjoying my breakfast a Red Legged Partridge flew down to the lawn then walked to the Patio and stayed there for a good 5 minutes. Pretty tame as not bothered by me. Was so fascinated by his reflection in the patio door.
The afternoon saw another what I thought was an unusual Pigeon type bird. Almost for sure a juvenile Pigeon as no markings. Thanks for the info' Boyo.
                My project today was converting the unused Dog Kennel into a Hedgehog Hotel. Half a bale of straw later and the Hotel is ready for its first visitor? Trail camera set to record the event.
                Ratty appeared again at 5.30pm, can set your watch by his timekeeping at the moment. Slug also emerged at 5.30pm, so wish for a Mouse. 
Picture 1 - Through the hide at 1am.
      "     2 - Hello, who are you in there?(Red Legged Partridge).
      "     3 - Red Legged Partridge.
      "     4 - Juvenile Pigeon.
      "     5 - Hedgehog Hotel.
      "     6 - Ratty.
      "     7 - Slug on manoeuvres.