This stay at home birding could catch on. This morning I noticed a flock of 60 Woodpigeons flying south, so decided to station myself on our front drive in case something else turned up. There were a few Redwings and Fieldfares, but not much really until two Hawfinches flew west quite low, and I thought there was a good chance they'd land in the trees along Coster's Lane. So I grabbed my camera and went off in pursuit.
Ten minutes later I was returning empty-handed, but just as I reached our Close I spotted a flock of swans heading south-east over Winyates Green. They were certainly wild Swans and I had my camera to hand. Perfect.
I'm going for Whooper Swans on account of their long necks and triangular head shape. Also there are still only two Bewick's Swans at Slimbridge.
One of the birds has a damaged right wing, probably as a result of someone taking a pot shot at it rather than moult.
I've tried zooming in on the computer at home, but it didn't add much detail.
I'd like to check Morton Bagot, but we're expecting a district nurse today so I have to stay in. Lyn is making good progress.
Those necks do look long 👍
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