#Winter #Birds #Vanished Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A few days ago they were going about their business sailing through the blue sky and dropping on any morsel you could find Bird feeders lined with Bacon fat would find nuts and berries galore and Magpies, Crows and Swallows would feast like kings or queens Occassional …
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Where did all the birds go?
#writeclub #birds Back in summer – they were everywhere soaring through the skies landing on the green grass giving everyone a surprise But, soon the west wind traded spots with north and to the east perplexing swallows in the trees and by water, ducks and geese Some of the birds left early and headed off …
Usual Suspects
#Octpowrimo #Migration #Magpie #pigeons Photo by Daniil Komov on Pexels.com You might have thought with the thermometers’ race to the bottom most of the winged residents would be on holiday Initial suspicions – verified as scattered birdseed lying in the neighbours car park Remains – sadly untouched But as Ra begins to move beyond the …
Preparing for the big freeze
Photo by Tetyana Kovyrina on Pexels.com #Octpowrimo #Squirrel #birds #trees #park #Winter While Conifers sit proud in the local park the local wildlife is preparing for the day that the mercury in the thermometer beats a hasty retreat Squirrels Red and Squirrels Grey scour the fallen seeds of the day and having collecting them, storing …
Off on a Walk
#writeclub #poetry A writeclub piece, now reprinted for your delectation! It’s great walking through the local green spaces in Autumn with the rustle of bright red leaves and the sound of Mum and Dad Birds building up their shelters some might choose a warmer spot but up high on a sturdy branch Mr and Mrs …
Colours of Autumn
Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com #Acer #Nature #Colours #octpowrimo You can tell when summers ending by looking in our back yard as the bright green leaves of the Acer tree have already started to change by the turning of green to yellow start of autumn sees a lack of green ink as the yellow …
The visitor
#birds #summer Sparrow He landed last night having visited someplace sunny having spotted the green and blues and pinks he decided to stay around for a while The locals were friendly advising on spots over the fence where for a little bit of effort you could get a really good feed You could find a …
Change in the weather
Salford, 28th August 2020 The bird’s seem to have got the message The mercury is in retreat A nip in the air – you’re feeling As you’re heading down the street Clouds of grey are gathering waiting for their time to sprinkle their raindrops down on the ground blocking out the sunshine And while cold …
Catching the wind
#writephoto #soar Riding the storm (Image SC Vincent) Swifter than their feathered brethren – they welcome the signs of a changing breeze it means they’ll be off with their cousins the swallows for some warm air , seeds and sunshine, whilst taking occasional naps under leafy sunshades Some might say they float in the air …
Flown Off (In Word Art)
As its the start of winter, at the toolshed (home of the inkwell) A piece of artwork on seasonal migration….some of the birds have flown south The ducks, geese and swans (as usual) have decided to stay by the canal basin (Attracted no doubt by the free feed cast across the centenary walkway ! 🙂 …
The Inkwell 