By At last, the sun is shining and it looks as though Spring is finally here.
Spring Is Here
The temperatures aren’t quite what they should be at this time of the year, but with the blue skies, lockdown coming to an end, it all seems to be heading the right way. One of my new found ways of passing the time is watching the wildlife around these parts. Foxes, Rabbits, Pheasants, Red Kites and all sorts of small birds. Of course, in about a month’s time the great influx of House Martins, Swifts and Swallows will be heading our way from Africa.
Binoculars
With binoculars in hand, I had noticed a small flock of birds on one of the power line poles in the field opposite where we live. They’re not the most expensive ones, but they are useful for picking up things like Foxes or even the odd Deer in the thicket. I tried to focus on the birds which had landed, but no matter how I tried, I could not sharpen the image. It remained blurred and trying to look at them with the naked eye was no good as they were just too far away.
Call The Cake Baker
I knew from the date that they wouldn’t be House Martins, it’s far too early for them. I’ve never seen Sparrows or come to think of it any other small birds gather like that on a power line. I know, I’ll give wifey a shout, I’m sure she may shed some light on the puzzle, her eyes are much better than mine. She was busy in the kitchen at the time, probably making one of her Lemon Drizzle cakes, but she dropped everything to come and see this strange gathering of feathered friends.
Oh Dear
As I held the binoculars out to pass to her, I explained that she needs to look at the second telegraph pole in the field opposite, the one with the cluster of ‘things’ on top. She didn’t take the binoculars, she squinted her eyes, looked at the pole, then looked at me and said, “You Silly Old Sod! Those aren’t birds at all. They’re the ceramic pots that the power cables pass through!” and off she stomped, back to the land of cake baking. I’ve added a photo below of a close up of what I really saw. Time for a new pair of binoculars I think.
If you’d like to know more about our birds in the UK, the RSPB have a good website.
John
April 16, 2021Is it time for new lenses? ????
Trev Jones
April 16, 2021For me or the binoculars. 😉
SAM VOELKER
April 16, 2021Have you had those glasses checked lately Ha~!
Trev Jones
April 16, 2021I know, thanl you, Sam 🙂
conniejjasperson
April 16, 2021Don’t feel alone. I had a similar incident last year, thinking I heard a new bird call. I kept asking my husband what bird made that kind of call, and he finally said, “Your sleeve brushing against your jacket as you walk is making the only sound I hear.” Sure enough, the sound stopped when I did 😀
Trev
April 16, 2021Thank you, Connie, you’re as daft as me. 😀
Peter's pondering
April 16, 2021Been there, done that!
Trev
April 16, 2021Being a young man, it’s all new to me, Peter. 🙂
Anonymous
April 16, 2021Thanks for the good laugh!
Trev
April 16, 2021Thank you. 😀
Yetismith
April 16, 2021The famous lesser ceramicpotard. Well done for spotting them!
Trev
April 16, 2021Thank you, Yeti. 😀
bitaboutbritain
April 16, 2021So, maybe Leonard Cohen should have written Ceramic Pots on a Wire?
Trev
April 16, 2021Lol, thank you, great reply. 😀
susiesopinions
April 16, 2021Glad that things are starting to turn around for you all ????
Trev
April 16, 2021Thank you, Susie. I hope you’re managing too.
Pied Type
April 16, 2021I hope it’s the binoculars, not your eyes. When did you last have an eye exam?
Trev
April 17, 2021I am due an eye test, but I’m blaming the binoculars. Thank you, ????
SueW
April 17, 2021I’ve lost track of the times I’ve spied a new species of animal, or spotted something dead. Funny how clumps of earth and the odd twig or two can play tricks on us. ????
Trev
April 17, 2021Yes, I saw a clump of grass in the road last week and I stopped as I thought it was. Hedgehog. Thank you, Sue. ????
Going Batty in Wales
April 17, 2021An easy mistake to make! I have a pair of binoculars like that too.
Trev
April 17, 2021Thank you, I’m glad I’m not alone. 🙂
dunelight
April 18, 2021Oh lordie, that out of focus binocular shot almost did me in! My eyes! I love watching birds. 🙂
Trev
April 18, 2021Lol, sorry and I agree with you about watching birds. ????
Invisibly Me
April 19, 2021Hahahah it’s an easy mistake to make, mistaking pots for socially distanced birds ????
Trev
April 19, 2021I think so too, Caz. Thank you. ????
librepaley
April 19, 2021Much sympathy from a fellow short-sighted person.
Trev
April 19, 2021Thank you.????
juliecroundblog
April 20, 2021I had a similar problem with the camera on my phone. I could see what was on the bird feeder at the end of the garden but when I took a photo to show the family it was just a black blob. It was under at tree and had a long something hanging from it. It was actually a tiny mouse but impossible to identify from the photo.
Trev
April 20, 2021Ooooh, I go all strange if I see a mouse. Thank you, Julie ????
Amanda
April 20, 2021You’re a riot Trev. Keep sharing ????
Trev
April 20, 2021Thank you, Amanda. 🙂
bekitschig
April 21, 2021No hearing, no eyesight, what on earth is gonna happen next week?
Trev
April 21, 2021What? Who said that? ????
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
April 21, 2021An engaging and amusing post, Trev! <3 Have a wonderful day!
Trev
April 21, 2021Thank you, Cheryl. ????
iammrsshecky
April 23, 2021That is funny! Spotting scopes are really good. Also a good pair of hunting binoculars are much better than regular ones. Even using a camera with a good lens works. That cake sounds delicious too!
Trev
April 23, 2021Thank you, Mrs Shecky. I will keep my eyes wide open for a decent pair of binoculars. Yes, the cake was delicious, thank you again????
sunnydaysinseattle
April 23, 2021Hahahahahaha Wifey was kind and I hope the lemon drizzle cake fed you well 🙂
Trev
April 23, 2021She was kind and yes, the cake was delicious. Thank you. 🙂
JessicaMarieBaumgartner
April 27, 2021Sounds so fun haha
Trev
April 27, 2021Thank you, Jessica 🙂
Trev
April 27, 2021Thank you, Jessica. 🙂
LazyLiterature
May 23, 2021Hey I notice your always one of the first to like my blog would be great if you shared one of my posts
Trev
May 23, 2021I never share posts, sorry. I wouldn’t know how too. As I’m on a private host I can’t reblog either. Sorry