Tuesday 17th / Wednesday 18th July.

Sparrowhawk spent time in garden last night, never caught a bird, could not have been hungry as there were plenty of young Birds about.
Bit worried about the Wren, not much feeding going on. Starlings could not make more noise! Hundreds of them. Woodpecker and Jays returned after an absence of about a month. Both eating me out of house and home of Monkey Nuts.
The Robin rescued last weekend is a surviver, seen today on feeder.
Swifts have been a worry, an intruder entered today causing mayhem for 7 hours. Original pair back together tonight and sitting back on eggs, fingers crossed.

Tuesday May 17th.

Weather still fine, getting desperate for rain now. Been a good 8 weeks without rain. Sparrow Hawk spent time in the garden tonight, not aware anything caught despite a Pigeon staying arround. Starlings so noisy with their young, got through a complete fat block today.
Bit worried about the Wren, not seen today. Will check the nest tomorrow.

Monday May 16th.

Lots been going on the last few days.
In the Garden the Robin rescued from neighbours Cat continues to thrive. Wren still feeding, expect to fledge very shortly.
Jays have re-appeared after a break of about three weeks, eating loads of Monkey Nuts each Day.
Starlings Fledged, so noisy! Unbelieviable yesterday, Mum took a whole Grape from the feeder and rammed it down the throat of a young.
Swift has now laid 3 eggs, interesting days ahead.
On walks this weekend spotted 2 Nightingales at Hosehill, Theale. Skylarks also spotted at Englefield nesting in the Wild Flower Meadow.

Tuesday 10th May.

Wren still busy feeding young. After an absence of a couple of weeks Mrs.Spotted Woodpecker re-appeared tonight. Hopefully there will be young to feed.
Noticed a Chaffinch has nested in the Leilandi Tree and was busy feeding tonight.
Four Swifts entertained tonight with their singing and flying display.

Monday May 9th.

Another warm day.
A pair of Orange Tipped Butterflies spotted in garden, not seen before.
Neighbour has Swifts nesting, today laying an egg for starters.

May 8th 2011

Good early morning walk by the Kennet & Avon Canal, after heavy overnight rain the countryside looked particularly green. Wild Flowers beginning to flower now. Good to see the Swallow back nesting under the Railway Bridge at Southcote. Blue Tit also nesting under the bridge. Grey Wagtails nesting close to the weir.
At home not much activity, Wren still busy feeding. Fox been about digging holes but no sign of Cubs. Watched Bats for an hour tonight flying about the garden.

07/05/11

Wildlife in the Garden
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Wren busy feeding young.
Robin appeared a couple of times in old nest, perhaps another brood beckons.
Leaf Cutter Bees very busy, at least 6 tubes blocked.
Heron trod and destroyed the Frog Spawn, that is bad news.
Pictures on Flickr of newly hatched Spiders which were nesting on the Garage Door.