A mix for WBW

Like the title says, a mix for WBW, hosted by Dave, at the Pine River Review.


I'll start with a bird that's caused a bit of excitement where I live.

A juvenile Great Northern Diver; or Loon, as they are known over the pond. A fabulous bird, that has been here at my local lake for a week now. Usually seen around our coast at this time of year, and very occasionally inland. A great visitor, and a lifer for me.


Another great 'fisher', and a bit more common, is the Grey Heron.

Always good to see this large bird, but not always easy to capture with the camera.

He thought I couldn't see him here.

The Cormorant is another fish eating bird, that a lot of fishermen could do without, at their fishing grounds.

Probably because they can catch fish better than them.

The Black-headed Gull, will also eat fish.

In fact, he'll eat almost anything. A real chancer. When people throw bread for the ducks, chances are, they'll be there too; trying to steal it from the Mallards.

I'll finish with a pair of birds that were so common at one time, people wouldn't give them a second glance.

Now, however, in this country they are in serious decline, despite their inroads into most countries of the world.

Passer domesticus, or the House Sparrow.

See more birds from around the world at WBW