Hello again
Well, the weather has certainly changed for the worse, hasn’t it. The summer migrants have left for warmer climes, and our winter visitors have arrived in force. Have a look over Angus’s 
orchard and you should see hundreds of fieldfares which have come from Northern Europe to spend the winter here in our balmier climate! Fieldfares are known as ‘royal thrushes’ in Spain. I gather that the redwings are also about, but I don’t see many around here.
There are lots of tits in our garden, alongside the many goldfinches. We have more coal tits amongst them this year who raid the nuts and seed and take them away to 
hide somewhere and so build up a stash! On cold days, we also see posses of long tailed tits passing through. It’s always a pleasure to see these tiny, but very pretty little birds.
On one very murky day, I looked out of the back window, and there was a lovely bird on our lawn. It lit up the scene, showing off its beautiful colours. A green woodpecker and a very handsome bird indeed, flaunting his green, red and yellow colours. 
As he flew off, his yellow feathers shone beautifully.
It has been suggested that I give you my phone number, so that you can let me know of any interesting happenings. Some of you already do this, so thank you very much.
Alan Jones
