Quite a few cranes this year, apparently. But have I seen one?? I always seem to turn up "just that bit too late". How nice to have them here, tho!

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2011/1203/1224308505518.html

Just sent that image to my FB birders - let's see what we get!

Another person thinks it could be a rat - but the most useful comment comes from my friend Jim (an excellent Irish birder) in Cork. He thinks it could be a pheasant with its head turned aside. Makes sense, as I have seen pheasants in the background.

I have discounted the possibility of a Cheshire Cat...

Just sent that image to my FB birders - let's see what we get!

Maybe an owl?  ???

I wondered that too, MAK - but then wondered if it could actually be mammalian... like a rat?? Trust Donna to do this to us!! I cannot make it out. Not many day-flying owls around here, except the Short-eared - and even then, I have not heard of them going to seed feeders. Still... Will see if I can ask some of my FB birder friends here... sure is a puzzlement.

I mean the one in my pic? That big brown bird at the feeder. And what is this bird?

Whoa! What IS that??!

The smaller one on the right is a Great Tit.

Sure am foxed by the big brown one, tho... Maybe the Cam Report will say??

http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/ Feeder cam and lots of ducks passing through.

What is that bird at the feeder?

From a quick look - a Blue Tit was at the right-hand feeder. And at the left, I think it was a Coal Tit. Both brief glances, tho.

Oops! I now see there are loads of tales, not just from MAK. Enjoying all of them.

Sometimes ya just have to scroll down a bit, huh Miss Bobby!!!  (Tis) 

I do, I DO!! I always speak far too soon, D-G!!

Oops! I now see there are loads of tales, not just from MAK. Enjoying all of them.

Enjoying your stories so much, MAK. Thanks!

What a sight it must have been to see so many of those delightful little creatures, Paul!

Yes, was wondering why Santa kept giving me the thumbs down. I kept at it!! I was trying to crack the safe code!! NOT!!! 

Me too! I must have clicked that safe a hundred times!!!

Ahhhhh, maaaaaaan! I have things to DO here, so stop it!!

By Bob (of course)

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/?p=2846

Jeez! All this action (like Snowy Owls!) right down the road from me, and do I see anything???

Its one of Youtubes best video's. Though's kid's did a first cla'ss job.  Their great.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Their are'nt many poeple who can get a'way with thi's!

 

'Tis!

Seems I find out more about action in and around ROC when I am here, rather than there! So wonderful to see a few of you - and thanks to all for understanding that Family took precedence. Now that I am back at my desk... and with some gainful employment!... I'll be able to keep up.

Best to all and thanks again!

Slainte!

 

Glad you got home safely Bobbie.  Sorry I missed you this trip.  

Thanks, Carol and Donna and MAK! Already awaiting my next trip in May when the breeding season will be in full flight.