Walking and birds spotting Week 22

Hello feathered friends.

This is week 22 of my weekly walking and bird spotting diary. The weather was mostly sunny and warm, with occasional cloudy periods.

During this week I covered a smaller area and walked less. Years of long walks definitely affected my knees. In the last few days due to knee pain, I have significantly shortened my movements. I have a couple of locations planned for next week so I hope to be able to visit them.

So for this week, I have documented 21 different bird species.

Western yellow wagtail

This week I managed to get close to this bird close enough to photograph and identify it. I noticed a group in a field where they spend most of their time in the wheat. The color of this bird gives excellent contrast to the wheat field.

African stonechat

There are no changes in these birds. They are always in the same places. Males are bolder while females are more cautious.

Black redstart

They are frequent guests in my backyard. Interestingly, I noticed a pattern in their movement. They almost always follow the same path.

Common kestrel

I usually meet lonely birds in constant search of food.

Eurasian collared dove

During the summer, they have a much paler feather color.

European roller

This week I noticed this bird much closer to the settlement than last time.

Greenfinch

A small group of these birds skillfully hid in a rapeseed field.

Hooded crow

Who is faster? The plane or the crow?

Lesser grey shrike

This species shares locations with the African stonechat.

Little owl

This type of owl has been quite active in the last few weeks. Although I often see it, I rarely manage to photograph it up close.

Magpie

Just a magpie singing its song.

Mallard

This pair is regular at a nearby pond.

Northern lapwing

Their calls are just phenomenal.

Pheasant

These birds are most active during May and June. Sometimes it just pops out of a bush or grass.

Red-backed shrike

They are more numerous than lesser gray shrikes and are found in more locations.

Rock pigeon

The usual scene. A pigeon on the roof.

Rook

I see them quite often. It is usually a small group or individual bird outside the settlement.

Tree sparrow

I finally met them on a tree outside the settlement.

White heron

The number of individuals and species of herons is increasing.

White stork

I still meet lonely storks. This time the bird was walking.

Wood pigeon

I usually see them flying.

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