Gopher writes
In message , K
We get small groups of LTTs pretty often - but haven't spotted any
today. They do seem more prevalent these days than they used to be but
maybe that's my imagination;
No, it's true. They've benefited from recent mild winters. And they have
also learnt to exploit garden feeding station, so not only have they
increased in numbers, they are also easier to see.
I feel very sorry for the kingfishers in weather such as we are
"enjoying" at present. While it's beautiful and exhilarating, they say
the cold spell could last for the month; if this is correct I suspect
the UK kingfisher population will take a big hit.
Long tailed tits will too.
We have three ponds and they (kingfishers) give our grandchildren (and
us) great pleasure in spring and summer. Sorry - all this
ornithological prattle is rather OT .... but it is all related to our
garden so, I feel, can be justified :-))
BTO on long tailed tits:
http://www.bto.org/gbw/PUBLICATIONS/...BT42_8-9LR.pdf
and kingfisher:
http://blx1.bto.org/birdfacts/result...310.htm#Trends
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Kay