Last weekend walk and some feathered friends

End of April and beginning of May are packed with holidays giving me more time to go for walks and to explore the area near my home for new birds or to enjoy the songs of those who I have already identified.

There is a big field not far from home. It is covered with few trees, some shrubs and bushes. Let's go and see what is hiding there.

Common whitethroat

This is the best I could do as the bird did not turn around and flew away.

Much easier to spot was the Corn bunting. Corn bunting sings on top of the shrubs. Although it blends with the surrounding, once heard I follow the sound and thankfully the bird stays longer enough to approach it.

Look how wide the beak is opened when singing.

Of course I always keep an eye on the sky and one never knows what will appear just above us.

The kestrels are often seen and they cover huge area.

So is the Booted Eagle, who alsways caused panic among the pigeons and the jackdaws. Seems to be not welcomed by any other bird, because always is chased, most viciously by the seagulls.

And because the raptors are too high, the cropped images lost from the quality.

On Saturday and Sunday hubby and I climbed the hill again. It becomes favorite destination to explore, giving us a good view of the town and if the sky is clear to see some flocks as well better from the top. To our delight we were just on time for the squadrons of pelicans. What a view! Huge birds flying with the thermals and swirling and after that forming their V shape. I will leave you with some shots to enjoy.