This #GreaterSpottedWoodpecker#nestling has figured out that the food comes from outside the hole, it just hasn’t plucked up the courage to go find it…
Image captured using remote controlled camera.
I dug out a pair of old wellies that are infrequently used but stored in an open cover next to the house. I emptied the debris out, and with it came this wasps nest - abandoned at the end of last summer I suspect.
They really are lovely delicate constructions of paper.
@ak That is why I always shake the boots 🤣 They are very old - belonged to my father who died 7 years ago and don’t really fit me but do one of our sons who can occasionally be persuaded to help in the garden.
Ok mastodon brains trust, especially Aussie ones. Anyone know what little bugs come out of this. There were two of them & both shaped almost like the Tesla logo. There was also a little green praying mantis nest (or whatever they’re called) nearby. Very soft & papery to touch. #Bugs#Insects#Nest
The birb is either laying an egg or sitting on an egg or meditating about life's deepest secrets. Definitely do not have smartphone addiction, this one.
Despite the recent inclement #weather, #spring activities are proceeding apace on the reserve at #WWTCastleEspie.
This #nestbox has been occupied every year and obviously this year is no exception.
A #GreyHeron on the #nest with two recently hatched #nestlings.
They’re not pretty but it’s great to see them still doing well, despite the best efforts of #BelfastCityAirport 👍☺️