Things can change rapidly at this time of year. In the last two days, after a short absence, the blue tits have appeared in the garden in force again. In particular they have taken to the fat feeders as well as grabbing sunflower seeds. It is very striking how, when they take a seed, they fly to a sheltered spot to eat it before returning for the next but will perch on the fat feeder for minutes at a time. Both great and coal tits have also been in evidence.
Taking my usual walk today it was striking how the autumn colours had come on in the last few days. When the sun came out I really regretted not having the camera with me. There wasn't much to see in the way of variety or numbers of birds. A couple of probable skylarks put up on a cultivated field but the gem was naturally a red kite. Circling over the fields behind my house at tree top height it finally came over my head as I reached the edge of the field. Living where I do I suppose that I should be blasé about them by now but when one comes overhead there is no choice. I still just stop and say "wow!"
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