Our bird feeding station at the NNR base at Bank Island
has been very busy over recent weeks – with large flocks of Tree Sparrows and Goldfinch
present. We also had a couple of Brambling visiting in January, and more recently
the regulars have been joined by two Yellowhammers and a Reed Bunting
(more normally found out in the surrounding farmland).
Although it’s obvious
that birds need our help during the cold weather with additional food put out by
many of us, it’s not so obvious in the milder weather we are enjoying at the
moment, but they do still need our help at this time of year. Natural
food such as seeds have been used and depleted throughout the winter, whilst the
spring hasn’t got going yet to provide a new bounty. Our Barn Owls are equally
struggling as vole numbers are at a seasonal low following winter mortality, and
before breeding gets underway to boost the population. Recently they have been
showing on a daily basis as they hunt for extended periods at Bank Island
looking for small mammals in the meadows. Many thanks to everyone who provides
for our feathered friends during the winter months.
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