The sun is still shining although there is a distinct nip in the wind. The birds are still feeding incessantly at the feeders incuding the bramblings (pinson du nord). Thease are winter visitors of course but I remember coming across one in mid summer in the Braconne forest some years back.
A flock of eight wood lark (allouette lulu) was in the field opposite the house yesterday. I always stop to look when i come across this bird maybe because it is so scarce in the UK--but it's also daintily pretty, has a pleasant, fluting song and an impressive french name.
Speaking of impressive birds, I have not seen any hen harriers (busard st martin) for the last few days but over the last few weeks I have come across several including some beautiful males.
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