Monday, January 15, 2018
It's been cold and wet for most of the day. Forty-plus chaffinches have been on or under the feeders, with far fewer greenfinch, goldfinch, and siskin. Yesterday a redpoll visited briefly, but I didn't see that today; and there have been no bramblings so far this winter.
Putting stuff in the sink after lunch I looked out to see a sea eagle flying across the village, heading east and being chased by a gull. We both went through to the front, and I got a record shot through the window in poor light and drizzle (interesting to see that they'll fly in the rain). The tail looks all dark but the white can get lost at a distance - so I'm not sure if this is an adult or a juvenile.
It's not the first time we've spotted sea eagle from the bungalow; but it's an experience we're not likely to grow tired of. Meanwhile, snow has been forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
// posted by Christine @ 8:29 AM 
