Up Early

[alex young]

What a brilliant morning,the sunlight woke me early so let the cocks out and they are loving it.Best part of the day for me.

[THE FIFER]

yes I like getting the young birds out early,only problem, Mr Hawk is looking for breakfast

[alex young]

yes I like getting the young birds out early,only problem, Mr Hawk is looking for breakfast

Your right,noticed the wild birds on edge and the pigeons keep on the move.

[THE FIFER]

Your right,noticed the wild birds on edge and the pigeons keep on the move.

 

I always notice the wild birds bunch up where the pigeons split up. is this a nature thing with the wild birds knowing they are safer in a bunch,

 

Your right,noticed the wild birds on edge and the pigeons keep on the move.

 

I always notice the wild birds bunch up where the pigeons split up. is this a nature thing with the wild birds knowing they are safer in a bunch,

[Guest IB]

It's taken me years but I think it is now possible to 'read' the skies around here, the wild bird behaviour is quite predictable when there is a BoP about. Starlings are usually first into the air, followed by the ferals, and they clear the area. If there are racing pigeons in the sky, they'll go higher, or clear the area.

 

Within a minute or two of that happening, sparrowhawk or a buzzard will come into view, usually with a crow or two above it, harrying it, and shepherding it right accross the area. I've seen the odd seagull join in this harrying lately.