Question for @pmac
Paul, we have a small Tarn in front of the caravan. A pair of Canada Geese raised 7 chicks on a small ireland, which were about just swimming when a pair of Swans took over chasing the geese away.
No sign now of the chicks, though after 24 hours the geese are back, still being chased off.
So did the swans eat the chicks or did they just scatter and nature took it’s course?
I don’t know. However, if it is/was the Swan’s traditional nesting site they will attack anything that invades that space.
Whether they’ve killed (or eaten) any of the goslings would be pure speculation, although if the parents are back without them I wouldn’t fancy their chances.
They were here last year but didn’t nest so guess the goslings were just unlucky.
Spotted a Heron this morning. Unfortunately he’s emptied my fish pond.
I’ve been watching a wren for the past couple of days flying backwards and forwards with nesting material almost as big as the bird itself. It’s an industrious wee fella, at least 100 trips a day I reckon. Hypnotic to watch. Tried taking a couple of pictures but they were just a blurred mess.
Lopwell tagline…
A short review in British Birds of my mate’s book
One of the more difficult species to see, King Bird of Paradise
Some amazing birds on their account but wasn’t sure if they are a photographer as there is never any credit with the images. The recent image of a grey Peacock Pheasant is spectacular.
Even in Fetlar?
Nah, they are just tweeting the best shots that they find from around the web. Pity they don’t credit the original photographer though.
Considering that they’re sedentary birds from Papua New Guinea, that’ll be a yes.
A colour ringed Whimbrel seen today
It is the same individual I photographed last year (identified by the leg rings) and it is the 7th year it has been recorded in Fetlar. It has been wintering off the coast of West Africa each year.
And just for the nice pose, a Shetland Wren
Round puffballs, with little wings and a tiny tail, I am amazed the wren can fly at all
That’s a great description 
Every time I walk into the back garden at the moment I get shouted at by one or both blue tit parents. I can also hear the chicks shouting for more food. It’s great, although the spiky deterrent I gently affixed to the nest box roof doesn’t work against one particular moggy. My neighbour said he’d seen the furry fucker standing on it, seemingly oblivious to the spikes.
Great Northern Diver this afternoon
Road Water Runner
There must be a way for Ukraine to weaponise those against the Black Sea Fleet…
The Russians could put saddles on their backs for that faster retreat 
Aaand they’re back! First Red-necked Phalarope (female) of the year.
It was distant and I’ll get much closer shots in the weeks to come but the first one is always special.
