Pools, Pendeford Mill

Pool, Pendeford Mill

Two of the pools on the Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve.

Pool, Pendeford Mill

Pictures were taken on a nature walk during last week’s Walking Festival. More pics to follow over the next few days.

Thanks to Paul the warden for an interesting and enjoyable morning.

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Another bird attracted to the feeders at Northycote Farm. This time it’s a redpoll, showing the feathered cap which gives it its name, and its bright yellow beak.

Redpoll on a bird feeder

Chaffinch feeding on the ground

Chaffinch feeding on the ground

A chaffinch attracted to the bird feeding area at Northycote Farm. This species feed on the ground.

Chaffinch feeding and dust-bathing

The bird carried on eating as it took a dust bath.