bretton diary

nature notes from the west riding

kingfisher brightens wet bretton

Eighteen hours continuous rain meant a muddy tramp around Bretton this morning. The emergence of a little sunshine around lunchtime was cause for some celebration as a few of the residents began to appear.

 

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

 A male Kingfisher and fiesty Wren were the most obvious and least camera-shy of the visitors to the hide. Last week’s peanut butter had vanished, to the dismay of a skulking female Blackcap - I must remember to bring some next time. 

Wren & Autumn Leaves

Wren & Autumn Leaves

October 5, 2008 Posted by bluebirder | birds | , , | 1 Comment