Storks and people.

Storks and people.

The white stork is a special bird. It nests most often near human habitations. He really liked electricity poles. This year, a pair of storks decided to install themselves on the chimney of a block of flats in our housing estate. They stayed almost all day long and...
Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

    I like watching this bird. He arrives very early. It has a very interesting appearance, an unusual way of flying and such a sad voice. It is still quite numerous here. If you would like to know more about it, please follow the link. It doesn’t let you get...
Early arrival of storks

Early arrival of storks

   The storks didn’t come here this early. This is a sign of ongoing global warming. The starlings haven’t come to their nest boxes yet. It’s only mid-March. It’s definitely too early for breeding time. The stork whose photos are below arrived...
As it happens in March – continued

As it happens in March – continued

   “March is like a pot.” That’s the old proverb saying. I will mention posts about what it was like in March in previous years. Memory is short. Full spring should not be expected now. In April, the weather often plays tricks. One thing is for sure....
As it happens in March

As it happens in March

     After a very warm February, the weather changed in March. First, heavy snow fell unexpectedly at night. He didn’t lie there for long. The next days are full sun all day long. Quite high frosts at night. This is typical March weather. The flights of wild...