Tales from the Wood – The Diary of a Badger Watching Man

Hi E J – that’s an impressive list you have now.  Good work!

By way of response, here’s my own efforts, which consist mostly of feeding the ducks at Woburn Deer Park.

The Canada Geese are acting strangely, honking and hissing at each other.  I think it must be something to do with mating season.  Here’s what a Canada Goose threat display looks like:

And the swans are getting friendly too – being a protective Dad I kept Scarlett firmly behind me as this one came bullying me for bread:

Now, contrary to popular opinion, I don’t believe that a swan can break your arm with its wing.  But I still didn’t want it anywhere near my daughter.   Luckily they don’t move too fast on land.

So – still no Reed Buntings or Common Scoters, but at least it keeps me out of mischief…