Here we go , my last Thursday in lockdown isolation before my return to the real world maybe next week and a chance to spend another day photographing the wildlife in my garden. Or it would have been. It’s been raining all day , persistent and heavy. Ok the camera is waterproof to a level , but my temporary hide and in particular the open patio door isn’t ( including the wife’s cream carpets ) so today’s activities and limited to watching and reflecting on nearly twelve weeks of garden watching.
As I write this blog the wet soggy garden is full of life , Blackbirds , Blue tits , Great tits , Collared doves , Wood Pigeons and a damp Squirrel. The garden has been a really important source os escapism for me. And today is no exception. Maybe the chances of any photography might be limited by the weather , but the enjoyment still hasn’t been dampened. Just goes to show you don’t have to travel miles and payout loads of money to get a wildlife kick.
Undoubtedly Covid 19 has had a deep impact , not only here in the U.K. , but across the whole world. Many life’s have been effected , changed for ever. Sadly many have passed to early , and we will be paying a social and economic cost for years to come. For me personally there has also been an opportunity to rebound with the wildlife around us. If we can take any positivity out of the last few months it’s the effect on the natural world.
Anyway , bringing things back to a lighter subject , here are a few of my favourite back garden lockdown images……..
NEW BINOCULARS
New Binoculars by Peter Hanscomb One piece of equipment that I have been looking to update is my old pair of Nikon binoculars. I find binoculars useful when out and about , not a first on my kit list to pack but they are always with me if I have room in my bag. So…
WILDLIFE – THE MAGPIE
MAGPIE , Pica pica The Eurasian Magpie , more commonly known as just the Magpie ( Pica pica ) is a member of the crow family and undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and curious of all birds likely to visit our gardens. Magpies are deeply embedded in British folklore , derived as thieves of…
THE HIDE – MAGPIE
Friday 3rd May 2024 Ok , it’s only just the beginning of May, but here’s a date or dates for your diary in June , plenty of notice , the Wildlife Trust’s 30 days wild….. 30 Days Wild , is an annual event organised by The Wildlife Trusts where everyone can get involved in supporting…
Pictures are too good, especially of cute squirrel 🐿. Loved the bench setup for her 😀
Wonderful photos. For me, this pandemic has opened my eyes to more important things other that zooming to the next task. While there have been much sadness, I think there has also been a rejuvenation of caring and kindness toward fellow man. Hopefully we will all come out a little better than before.