Dunnock in a Bramble Bush

 This Dunnock was singing away in a Bramble Bush on my last visit to Ferrymoor flash. This small brown and grey bird is normally quiet and very shy. Normally seen in gardens creeping and shuffling under along the flower beds. I have seen them many times in our garden picking up food that has been spilled from the feeder by other birds.

New life is appearing

 New life is beginning to appear at Ferrymoor Flash. A bit of green is showing in places. Many trees and shrubs are starting to show new buds and some even new leaves. Even visiting birds are starting to appear. Apparently earlier this week some Great Crested Grebes were spotted on the lake. Even a bit of blue in the sky. Fifteen more days and we will officially be in Spring.

Portrait of a Coot

 This particular coot at Ferrymoor Flash appears to be disabled. One of its legs is bent. This does not stop it from getting about the reserve. Also it appears to be feeding well and socialising with the other birds around it. It has been like this for a while now and thankfully not been attacked by predators. So if you are visiting here and see this bird please leave well alone, and it should have a long and  happy life.

Stripped Bark

 I noticed on a walk around Ferrymoor Flash yesterday the bark of this Silver Birch Tree had been stripped down, Obviously by a mammal of some sort possibly a Grey Squirrel. No idea why they do this quite possibly to see if there is any food behind it. Deer also tend to do this but I have never seen any at this location, but who knows?

Canada Goose

 I just love taking portrait photos of birds. The Canada Goose one of many at Ferrymoor Flash was no exception. There are always quite a few of these birds about and in the migration season even hundreds tend to congregate at this location. Although it is actually native to the Arctic and Temperate regions of North America there are plenty to be found around the UK.

Lichens on branch of Tree

 There are many trees around Ferrymoor Flash that have branches with Lichens on them.  Lichens are a cross between Fungi and Algae. They can often be found in conditions such as at Sea Level, Alpine and damp woodlands. They play a crucial role in the ecosystems  contributing to soil formations and providing habitat for various organisms. 

Long Tailed Tits

This suet block near the feeding station at Ferrymoor Flash attracts quite a variety of different birds and mammals. These two Long Tailed Tits spent quite some time disabling what was left of it. They are easily recognisable by their distinctive blush black and white colouring. They are also quite sociable and very noisy. Their main diet is insects and seeds