29th March 2025

Birds, birds, birds…

You probably know that Whitethorn is dogfriendly (not because of the pond)...
You probably know that Whitethorn is dogfriendly (not because of the pond)...
...and very birdfriendly (as this pheasant prooves) - also because of the pond!
...and very birdfriendly (as this pheasant prooves) - also because of the pond!
The sparrow enjoys a bath in water...
The sparrow enjoys a bath in water...
...and the goldfinch just has a sip.
...and the goldfinch just has a sip.
Another "attraction" are our birdfeeders (the whole year around).
Another "attraction" are our birdfeeders (the whole year around).
Jealousy about food happens...
Jealousy about food happens...
...but more often the birds split.
...but more often the birds split.
Therefore we are happy to observe a variety of birds in our garden as the yellowhammer,...
Therefore we are happy to observe a variety of birds in our garden as the yellowhammer,...
...the blackbird,...
...the blackbird,...
...the robin,...
...the robin,...
...the collared dove,...
...the collared dove,...
...quite often as a couple.
...quite often as a couple.
We can watch the chaffinch,...
We can watch the chaffinch,...
...the white wagtail,...
...the white wagtail,...
...the bluetit...
...the bluetit...
...or sparrows on our roof.
...or sparrows on our roof.
If you ever have heard the sound of a flock of starlings you will never forget it.
If you ever have heard the sound of a flock of starlings you will never forget it.
Wildgeese often are flying over our place (but never have landed)...
Wildgeese often are flying over our place (but never have landed)...
...our place on the top of the hill: Whitethorn (March 2025).
...our place on the top of the hill: Whitethorn (March 2025).