Our local redstart family fledged this morning. At least three youngsters successfully left the nest in a dead tree.

A very early start on the North York Moors this weekend with me on site to survey bird life just before sunrise.

Lack of bird activity in my garden usually means a cat or some other predator. This morning it was a rather striking male sparrowhawk who had taken this female blackbird on my lawn.

Good morning from a very chilly North Yorkshire!

Having seen my garden in daylight for the first time since last weekend, I’m delighted to
find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!

We have had a big movement of jays in the last week. Normally incredibly shy where I am (the North Yorkshire countryside), the limited acorn crop this year means they are dropping into the garden to take seeds and peanuts.

I suspect Croatia provides a tremendous butterfly display in early summer. There are still good numbers about including this continental form of the Swallowtail feeding moments ago in the Cavtat harbour.

One for the commercial silks to consider but out of reach for legal aid lawyers. Starburst III currently moored at Cavtat and yours to hire for a mere €249,000 a week (+ expenses).

Entering Dubrovnik by boat it is difficult to fathom what was happening here just over 30 years ago. Such a vibrant place. It is also amazing how beautifully clear (and free of rubbish) the sea is.

If you see this, quote post a #photo you made of a #sunset.

St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay.

My favourite place in this country. Many a happy childhood holiday looking at Skiddaw and my father rests there at Bassenthwaite.

Good morning from North Yorkshire. As the sun was setting this roe doe clearly thought I couldn’t spot her in the barley and stood watching me for a few minutes.

I am off to Cavtat for a 10 day break next week. Would love some tips or advice on what to do and where to eat! Any help gratefully received.

I’ve come over from Twitter and how nice it is to see so many old friends on here!