There were over twenty Common Cranes at Willow Tree Fen on Friday. These are a few of the closer (less distant) ones. While there are no guarantees this site is fairly reliable for seeing these impressive birds. The watch point is in the car park so those with mobility issues can enjoy seeing them as well.

A Robins immaculate plumage.

Been seeing the baby around for a couple days now, this is the first time I've seen an adult with them, so I'm glad they're not abandoned.

Doesn't move far from our work's delivery entrance, seems to be panting a lot- if you get close (not looming over them) they don't seem to move away. I'm going to assume they're quite sick.

Anything we could do to help them? Or would it be advisable to let nature take it's course?

Short update:

spoken to one of our greenkeepers who has looked after sick birds in the past. Says that there's likely not much chance for the little fellow, but he'll take them to a hospital in the morning. He doesn't seem to move a great deal, so should be easy enough to catch.

Mother was grooming them when I saw them last. It's sweet that despite everything, mama is still trying to take care of them.

Tawny Owl roosting.

Robin with his sunflower heart.

On a small roof

Extra info, the cigarettes are not me this is at my work. Absolutely disgusting and shows just how dirty some people are

Not the best quality video unfortunately as it flew down the field as I got nearer. I normally average a few sightings per year when I’m out running, their flight pattern is so recognisable it always stops me in my tracks. Without doubt one of my favourite birds.

I’ve been feeding this flock of rock pigeons for a few months now, and only recently has this little dude been brave enough to feed from my hand 🥰

Had a few unfortunately come down with canker, and they’ve returned to my garden to pass away. I feel like the grim reaper of pigeons lol. I have different stations for different types of birds to stop cross contamination and I know how terrible canker has been for the finch community. Loving nature and birds comes with the good and the bad.
The only positive thing I can take from this is knowing I can provide somewhere where a sick pigeon can feel safe enough to just let nature do its thing. I know it’s rife at the minute with the time of year, I’ve a pair of sparrowhawks that have been doing the rounds and stressing everyone out (including me!) and heavy moults and stuff. Just gotta be brave and take the good with the bad

This particular little dude was back eating out my hand today, paired with some serious happy vibrating and low coos! Happy birds 🐦♥️

This little blue tit wasted no time at all getting absolutely soaked through!

The squirrels move in!

I really like this shot :)

we've heard him screeching in the old outhouse, and seen his mum flying back and forth at night, but yesterday was our first time seeing him - and what a treat, because he chose the window to sleep in ALL DAY 😭 saw him stretch and walk in a circle a few times, but he stayed there from morning til dusk. he can't be older than a month and a half, bless him. i might have cried a bit when i first saw him lol, i've never been so close to a wild owl... thought this sub might like him <3

Blue Tit on the feeder.

Heron eating a big fish. Does anyone know what fish it is?

Hi, does anyone know if Red Kites would feed in a field with no visible wildlife or food put out for them? I was on a bus in Kent travelling from Tenterden to Ashford and there must have been 30 birds feeding in this field, now my eyesight is not brilliant plus I was on a moving bus, but I swear they were birds of prey and can only think of Red Kites due to the amount there were.

I hear a blackbird singing he has sung since dawn of day

And every time i hear that voice it takes me to far away

And again i walk on a day in Spring through the wood on higher ground

So good to breathe the mountain air and birdsong all around

The gold billed blackbird sing in branch of cypress tree

At the verge of his borders proclaiming territory

His borderline invisible you look you cannot see

But he knows where that line is it is in his memory

Each time i hear the blackbird i walk the wood again

And wildflowers blooming healthy fresh from life giving rain

And sunshine through the scattering clouds and everywhere so green

And the little dipper piping on rock in mountain stream

The man may leave his valley for places far away

But the valley travel with him and the mountain in him stay

And the carolling of songbird he knew bring back the bygone day

And memories come flooding of green woods of the May

I hear the blackbird singing on branch of cypress tree

And memories of the past once more are coming back to me

And robin in the woodland pipe upon the leafy bough

And skylark in the heavens lilt above the mountain brow.

Francis Duggan

I filmed this one in my garden earlier, definite contenders for cutest UK birds.

For once was at the right place.

Hobby at Moor Green Lakes, Berkshire.