Day: May 31, 2020
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May 25th – fifty days of sketches and notes from Gilling East
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
Fifty days of sketching and writing within two miles of home. What has it taught me? There are species I have missed seeing. April and May would normally find me chasing ring ouzels, pied flycatchers, gannets and puffins to name just a few, but I would have missed really getting to know my local area. I know where the garden… Continue reading May 25th – fifty days of sketches and notes from Gilling East
May 26th- swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
Swift diary Our swifts laid an egg yesterday, but in another development I found a smashed egg on the ground outside the nest box. I think this egg was the product of the partner before the fight on 18th May. The new partner would remove the egg from the nest box to ensure it is not spending the summer raising… Continue reading May 26th- swift diary
May 27th- reed bunting, sand martins and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
A mid morning walk along the Holbeck. The garden warblers are secretive now and quietly nesting. We heard occasional bursts of the male’s rich warbling song. Within fifty metres we also heard blackcap, whitethroat and chiffchaff singing. The lesser whitethroats are now quiet and rarely heard. This interesting list of warblers visible from one spot has led my son to… Continue reading May 27th- reed bunting, sand martins and swift diary
May 28th- hare, sparrowhawk and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
I spent some time studying hares just west of the village this morning. I don’t draw mammals often and found it challenging and enjoyable at the same time. One hare was very obliging and sat for some time scratching itself and seemingly soaking up the early morning sun. Sparrowhawks are very regular in village gardens at the moment. Their surprise… Continue reading May 28th- hare, sparrowhawk and swift diary
May 29th- house martin display and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
The house martins prospected the back of the house today. They didn’t really settle, but I had time to make some sketches and I still have some hope that they might yet nest in one of my seven boxes. The male was displaying, drooping his wings, singing with great vigour and fluffing up his bright white rump. The landscape watercolour… Continue reading May 29th- house martin display and swift diary
May 30th- hawfinch and swift diary
Originally posted on Jonathan Pomroy:
I am currently waking very early to look at the moth trap. Our tree sparrows are very partial to moths and this means I need to protect them at first light. Being up at 4am is wonderful. There is so much light, the air is fresh and cold and birds are singing full throttle. Although it must be said, the… Continue reading May 30th- hawfinch and swift diary
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