local wildlife (fur,feathers and beasties)

[JLA1990]

House Martins enjoying the pool, not the best quality I was on my iPhone.

[Mick Dempsey]

8 hours ago, Doug Tait said:

Saw this on the little tractor wheel this morning, anyone know it?

There was also a Field Mouse (I think) that was trying to pull a banana skin under a stack of hardwood but too elusive for a pic.

 

 

 

 

Ichneumon wasp.

[rapalaman]

9 hours ago, JLA1990 said:

House Martins enjoying the pool, not the best quality I was on my iPhone.

Brilliant vid!

[AJStrees]

This little Kestrel had been attacked and left in the grass unable to fly yet. I’ve taken him under my wing, feeding him and getting back to good health.

[Mick Dempsey]

6 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

 

 

This little Kestrel had been attacked and left in the grass unable to fly yet. I’ve taken him under my wing, feeding him and getting back to good health.

 

Good for you, best of luck.

[Stubby]

28 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

 

 

This little Kestrel had been attacked and left in the grass unable to fly yet. I’ve taken him under my wing, feeding him and getting back to good health.

 

He might be  " yours " for ever .  Best fillet steak and that ! 

[AJStrees]

He’s perked up a lot and seems happy. Can’t fly so keeping him out of danger until he is ready.

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, AJStrees said:

He’s perked up a lot and seems happy. Can’t fly so keeping him out of danger until he is ready.

Don't forget he needs water .

[AJStrees]

Don't forget he needs water .

You mean to bath in? From what I’ve read, like most birds of prey they get the water from the food they eat. I’ve been dipping the meat in water just to make sure.

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, AJStrees said:

You mean to bath in? From what I’ve read, like most birds of prey they get the water from the food they eat. I’ve been dipping the meat in water just to make sure.

What you say is true but they have been known to drink even when in cold weather . They do like a dip as well . I thought as its so hot at the moment it would not hurt to give him the opportunity should he choose to .