WILDLIFE FILES 15th FEBRUARY 2010

Welcome to another edition of Phil's WILDLIFE FILES 15th FEBRUARY 2010

Early this morning, we returned to my home from home, the Nature Reserve at Little Paxton Pits. I often hear but not see straight away, various birds. One of the hardest for me to film around the reserve, is the smallest bird in the uk, growing to only 10cm. The Little WREN. This morning, I managed to get a few seconds of this beautiful little bird. They are so small and fast, and that makes them hard for me to film, especially as there are usually dogs off the lead running around the area.

If you have been watching my youtube videos, you will have seen that I have posted a video or two of a Heron on its nest. This morning, he has found a mate, and they continue to decorate thieir nest.

I saw a pair of Mistle Thrushes fly up the trail, and so we headed to the Hayden hyde and after 15 minutes or so, they appeared, but not where I thought they would. They appeared at the feeding table. They did not remain there for long, but what an awesome sight. Bigger than a Blackbird, and has white in the corner of its tail feathers and grey upper parts. The Song Thrush does not have white in its tail, nor grey, it is pale brown on its back.

Also in this edition, A Drake Smew and three female Smew ducks,. These may seem fuzzled as I used Digital Zoom to get a closer look at them.

A wonderful Male Goldeneye Duck, and last but mnot least. COOT FIGHT. They are pairing up and defending their territory and their lovers ;) This is what may happen when they get a little rattled with unwanted guests.

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I hope you enjoy the video, and appreciate, the wonderful sights and sounds of our natural world, that we really need to start and take care of, before it is too late. It maybe too late now, but together, we can make a difference.

Peace to one and all.

Phil