Hi ,
It looks like you're using an ad blocker.



The revenue generated from the adverts on the site is a critical part of our funding - and it's because of these ads that I can offer the site for free. But using the site for free AND blocking the ads doesn't feel like a great thing to do, which is why this box is so large and inconvenient. Some sites will completely block your access, but I'm not doing that - I'm appealing to your good nature instead. Did you know that you can allow ads for specific sites, whilst still blocking them on others?

Thanks,
Ian Williams aka Fetch
or for an ad-free Fetcheveryone experience!

Fetch Birdwatchers

166 watchers
Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel
Dec 2021
5:23pm, 6 Dec 2021
22,185 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Red Squirrel
Yes, we were thrilled. A prize was offered for first person to identify. I was scratching my head for ages. They've been around for a while and not close enough to get a good look. Recently they've been watching us turn over soil from closer quarters. Everything fits - call, flocking in winter, a faint yellow on back.
J2R
J2R
Dec 2021
5:50pm, 6 Dec 2021
3,949 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
J2R
When I first saw one (in Bulgaria), the key identification features were the 'jangling keys' call and the dangling legs in flight.
Fragile Do Not Bend
Fragile Do Not Bend
Dec 2021
2:56pm, 7 Dec 2021
8,977 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Fragile Do Not Bend
I’ve seen a corn bunting once, to my knowledge, on the cliff top at Dover.
flanker
flanker
Dec 2021
3:48pm, 7 Dec 2021
20,181 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
flanker
Sure that wasn't a bluebird? ;-)

Sorry!
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Dec 2021
5:17pm, 7 Dec 2021
53,021 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Derby Tup
:-)
Fragile Do Not Bend
Fragile Do Not Bend
Dec 2021
5:34pm, 7 Dec 2021
8,980 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Fragile Do Not Bend
🤦‍♀️
flyingfinn
flyingfinn
Dec 2021
10:36am, 8 Dec 2021
2,958 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
flyingfinn
Winter is definitely here. I've just seen the first attempt on my feeders by a Sparrowhawk. Looked too small for an adult female and the wrong colouring for an adult male so I think it was a juvenile.. I often find that it's the juveniles that are prepared to come into what is a relatively enclosed area. Presumably as their hunting technique or lack of is leaving them hungry.
Derby Tup
Derby Tup
Dec 2021
10:40am, 8 Dec 2021
53,030 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
Derby Tup
I wonder if a spawk has any predators in a domestic environment, apart from maybe an ambitious / crazy cat or humans? Not many creatures would take on a big female
bonners
bonners
Dec 2021
11:12am, 8 Dec 2021
2,267 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
bonners
We have a regular male sparrowhawk visiting, again I reckon it is a juvenile. It is mostly unsuccessful but has had a couple of catches I've seen.
jacdaw
jacdaw
Dec 2021
12:39pm, 8 Dec 2021
3,521 posts
  • Quote
  • Pin
jacdaw
Gossies hate sparrowhawks, DT. I think eagle owls will take them too. Neither of them likely in a domestic setting!

About This Thread

Maintained by AngelWings
Big Garden Birdwatch 24th - 26th January 2025 rspb.org.uk

BTO BirdTrack: blx1.bto.org

BirdTrack App: bto.org

BTO Website: bto.org

Website for identifying dragon & damselflies: british-dragonflies.org.uk
  • Show full description...

Related Threads

  • birds
  • hobbies
  • nature

Report This Content

You can report any content you believe to be unsafe. Please let me know why you believe this content is unsafe by choosing a category below.



Thank you for your report. The content will be assessed as soon as possible.










Back To Top

Tag A User

To tag a user, start typing their name here:
X

Free training & racing tools for runners, cyclists, swimmers & walkers.

Fetcheveryone lets you analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in our forum, get advice, play games - and more! Nothing is behind a paywall, and it'll stay that way thanks to our awesome community!
Get Started
Click here to join 114,264 Fetchies!
Already a Fetchie? Sign in here