Got some great captures of the Vixen eating in the garden last night, here is one of them.
Still no sign of the Male and it’s been a couple of weeks now. It could just be that this isn’t his patch now that the Vixen is leaving the Den and he’s off wandering other areas, of course, it could be worse than that, but I’ll stay positive that he’s still around.
{Remember to watch in HD if possible}You might remember this photo from a short while ago where I thought it was a Chiffchaff, but as I’d never heard it’s distinctive “Chiffchaff” song I was in debate whether it was it’s almost identical Willow Warbler.
Early this morning, not too long after sunrise, I finally heard, for the first time that easily identifiable call of the Chiffchaff.
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I’ve been having a few issues capturing footage with the Bushnell camera but all is good now after a swap out. I have, however, been watching through the window and haven’t seen the Male for a while.
The Vixen is regularly visiting through the night which hopefully means her Cubs can be left. As you can see in the first still shot, she’s looking in good condition. No sign of the Cubs yet, but more worryingly, no sign of the Male unless there was a brief showing last night. The second still shot is from a video in that a head appeared briefly before disappearing. I can’t quite tell, but this might be the Male as the neck seems a lot thicker than the Vixen. Now that the Bushnell is back up and running, hopefully he’ll make an appearance tonight.
I spotted a quick flash of Olive colour darting between the bushes and then it made an appearance at the Waterfall. As you can see, the Waterfall is now running at full flow as I have now cleaned it and the filters.
Normally, I’d say this is a Chiffchaff as it’s more common and normally has darker legs than the almost identical Willow Warbler. However, the Chiffchaff has a very distinctive song (which is what gives it it’s name) that I have not heard in the garden. I have however, heard a song similar to a Willow Warbler.
I will keep an eye and ear out to see if I can confirm it’s identity. I’ll be very happy if it turns out to be a Willow Warbler as they have an RSPB Amber status due to decline.
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A little Wren was jumping under the rocks and eating the bugs before deciding to jump into the Waterfall for a wash.
Normally, the Waterfall would be running a lot quicker, but as you can see, there’s a bit of blanket weed developed over the last week since the weather started to get warmer. I’m awaiting for some new filters to turn uo before cleaning it out. But the Wren doesn’t care, it was taking advantage of it.
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