Things are stirring in Voleopolis; the Woodpile is positively frantic with activity and as the snow starts to clear the Boys are most definitely Back in Town.
This Moorhen appears well equipped for treading on thin ice.
In particular the mammals have been showing themselves much more over the last week and in one afternoon I encountered four Muntjac, two foxes and watched as four Bank Voles ventured forth at the same time from the Woodpile to grab the seed that the birds were spilling
Red Hot Vole Action - or Seed Lust 3 (The Final Nibble).
The more discernining naturalists amongst you, will have realised by now, that the Muntjac is designed along the same lines as the Porsche Boxster. This means that it looks as if it is going away from you even when it is rushing headfirst towards you. Oh, OK then, yes this my usual view of the skittish critters.
In fact, as we enjoyed a well earned coffee and bickies in the centre last Sunday, following a mornings working party, the FoHESC faithful were treated to the sight of two foxes on the grass, quite close to the back window. Sadly one was in a pretty manky state and I guess was suffering from mange, the other however looked in first class condition and was clearly finding plenty of food.
With every member of the fur, feather and claw club now out looking for a cheap meal, I'm hoping my little mates down at the Woodpile don't get too bold.
Here's one way to avoid sharing your food
All photographs taken by and © Tony Bedford
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