Hello feathered friends.
It's been a while since I posted my last walking and birds spotting diary. I was quite busy and often on the road. December was mostly rainy and cold, with occasional dry and sunny periods, during which the temperature rose above the average for this time of year. During this period I've found 23 different bird species of which 3 are completely new.
Coal tit
This is one of the new species that I have not encountered so far in this area. I found a small group feeding on a tree in a populated area.
Common buzzard
The common buzzards often fly over the field and settlement in search of food.
Common chaffinch
The common chaffinch enjoys the view from the top of the tree.
Common gull
I took this photo during my stay in Belgrade. There are a large number of these birds on the rivers.
Eurasian collared dove
Cold weather and frost are not an obstacle for this bird to feed. Although I mostly see them on tree canopies and power lines, they sometimes land on the ground.
Eurasian coot
This bird swims hurriedly towards the middle of the lake. Unfortunately, she was upset by my presence.
Eurasian jackdaw
Huge flocks have been formed for a long time and it is practically impossible to see a bird singled out from the group. This is a typical scene - a group of jackdaws arranged on a tree canopy.
Eurasian wren
I often meet them in the neighborhood. Their population seems to have increased.
Great grey heron
He is a permanent resident of the pond in the place where I live. He is still constantly on guard and does not allow me to get close.
Great white heron
During December, I saw them only in the immediate vicinity or in the irrigation canal.
Great tit
It is currently one of the most common bird species. It can be noticed everywhere.
Hawfinch
Another species I haven't noticed before. I noticed her in the urban area on the roof of a house, most likely drinking water from a gutter.
Hooded crow
This species of crow is the most common. It is usually found outside populated areas, but it is regular in larger places.
House sparrow
During the winter, they are in large groups scattered all over the settlement. They can most often be seen in shrubs as well as smaller trees.
Long-eared owl
A nocturnal predator that spends the day sleeping on trees in the central part of the settlement. This bird sleeps leaning on a pole which is not a common sight.
Magpie
They are always on guard and always at the height from where they observe the environment. These are most often treetops or roofs. Sometimes it can be various objects like this antenna. I hope it didn’t spoil the TV reception.
Mallard
It is the most numerous species of wild ducks and can be seen in all freshwater habitats.
Mute swan
Another photo took in Belgrade. This swan is accompanied by a Eurasian coot.
Pygmy cormorant
This species of bird was photographed on the Danube river, where there are a large number of them. In the area where I live, I have not seen or expected them.
Rock pigeon
A lone pigeon rests at the gate next to the house.
Rook
They form huge flocks with jackdaws. Sometimes they can be seen without them, but they are mostly together.
Tree sparrow
A group of these sparrows feeds on spilled seeds in the middle of the road. Within minutes, they cleaned up everything.
Woodpecker
This species of bird is represented throughout the year. In some periods they are more active, while in others they are harder to meet.
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