Silent approach
19th April 2020
If it wasn't for the immediate alarm cry of the ever observant blue tit or blackbird I may not remember to look above me to see what's going on.
As I have been waiting for my bank voles to appear and perform, above me a rather beautiful, female kestrel often hovers silently on the wing. Mostly unsuccessful in the hunt for food she gracefully returns to one of many favourite perches around the field to remain alert and hopeful for the next opportunity to pounce.
As I have been waiting for my bank voles to appear and perform, above me a rather beautiful, female kestrel often hovers silently on the wing. Mostly unsuccessful in the hunt for food she gracefully returns to one of many favourite perches around the field to remain alert and hopeful for the next opportunity to pounce.