Who is it?...(Part 5) The Peck Family

Just a quick update on the Peck family......

Mr and Mrs Peck are doing a grand job on keeping these hungry mouths fed.

At this rate I think they could be flying off soon.

Who is it?....(Part 4) The Peck Family

Here's an update on Gregory's family....
Aren't they doing well.

Mrs Peck was very accommodating when I took a peep shot. She just waited patiently on the fence until I moved away, then swooped back down onto the nest as soon as my back was turned. Maybe she's just thankful for the few tit bits I put out for her every afternoon. I know what its like to try and feed the hungry. My youngest is now 18 and nearly six foot!

Doesn't the saying go.....? "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" Well Mrs Peck certainly thinks they're all beautiful and is incredibly attentive to their needs.

Who is it? (Part 3)

Look who's sitting pretty....

Mrs Peck is doing a wonderful job so far. I didn't want to disturb her but its rather inconvenient where she's built the nest. It's extremely close to my washing line, but she doesn't seem to mind me.

Maybe she knows its me that puts some little tit bits out for her on the decking.

So I nipped in a little nearer....

She had her eye on me though....and Gregory was chirping on a nearby tree.
In fact he's singing his heart out whilst I'm doing this post.
He's obviously such a proud Dad-to-be.

I'd much rather him sing than peck my windows!

Look What Landed....

I couldn't believe my eyes the other morning when I saw this 'Collared Sparrowhawk' land in the tree right outside our window.

I had to quickly grab my camera and got three pics before it flew off.
It was getting quite a lot of hassle from the other birds in the area.

But looking at those tallons - you can see why.


The tree by the way does look very sad I have to admit but its amazing how many birds use it for a perch. I wouldn't want to lose it.