Fog, mild nights and the odd wet and windy day have all served to delay
migrating birds and the arrival of birds in the garden to feast on the
offerings.
The latter because there is seemingly plenty of natural food in the
surrounding countryside, which is good to know.
Despite reports of flocks of goldfinch being seen in increasing numbers
in garden around the country, the garden in front of the house has hardly seen
any.
I know they’re close by because I see small flocks when down the lane,
but the amount of forays into the garden is minimal. Perhaps when the colder
weather arrives it’ll signal the arrival of more goldfinches in the garden –
I’m hoping so!
The hedgehog has still not made an appearance and I doubt we’ll see it
again, but I do hope it’s found an area to forage and keep warm.
One thing the weather has brought this autumn is all the leaves from
the trees and bushes. It’s good news for the garden as it provides food for
worms and other small animals, along with nourishing natural food for next
year’s growing flora.
One day last week a sparrowhawk was chastened by a group of jackdaws,
before taking shelter in the garden.
It’s wonderful to see such a beautiful bird near the house, natural
behaviour of other birds towards it, while appreciating the terror an bird of
prey causes smaller birds.
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