Wildlife

I promised a nature/wildlife post, so here it is!
A bit of a mixture so bear with me please....

The Tiggywinkles are still visiting the free food station each night - they have to build up their fat reserves ready for the winter hibernation.  I've tried putting out different cat foods as a supplement but the little blighters just won't eat it :o)  They're fussier than Sid!

Here's another couple of photos of my little visitors.

This is a this years hoglet, the one I'm most concerned about.  I hope that he 'fills out' enough to survive hibernation.  If he doesn't put enough weight soon on I'll have to capture him and get him to the rescue centre, where they'll feed him up until he's at a weight to survive the winter.

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It's rather wet out here tonight..

We are lucky enough to live only 4 miles away from Cannock Chase

of course I've been wildlife spotting there :o)

A (doe) Fallow Deer

And another doe.

And much more difficult to creep up on - the Bucks

They were quite a distance away from me.

There are also a herds of Muntjac deer, and herds of  Roe deer.  The Muntjac are hard to spot as they are so small!  Isn't the heather gorgeous?  I don't think I've ever seen it better.

Here's a close up of a thistle - just trying all sorts of shots, I've a lot to learn.

We found these two beauties less than a mile from home, hidden away down a green lane

A pair of alpacas (lying down), I couldn't get any closer as they were in a field right next to the house.  I took the photo from the bottom of the drive, not the best I know just an unusual sight around here!

Here's a Painted Lady sunning herself

And finally, my two favourite shots...

The bandstand in Bridgnorth park dripping in blooms,

and finally

Acorn and Ladybird on an ancient Oak.

Hope you liked some of them :o)

See you soon

Best wishes