Autumn may well be a month away but our feathered friends are thinking ahead. This last few days has seen a marked changed in both the number and variety of our garden birds….those seeking warmer climes for the winter have packed their bags and headed south. No doubt it will not be long before our winter visitors start to arrive. So it is time to open up the nest boxes and give them a clean out to await next springs arrivals.
31st August
© David Oakes 2014
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 
Haven’t seen any evidence of migratory behavior yet, with the possible exception of a few Canada geese now and then, but it’s too early for them, too. Still, it’s hard to believe that September will arrive tomorrow. I am beginning to look forward to autumn more and more, I freely admit.
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It was as if a switch had been thrown….the birds had flown. No incomers yet. Each season has its own special highlights that I look forward to each year but if I had to pick one season as the one that was extra special it would have to be autumn…..not that I am wishing time away just recognising that it does move along (at a pace that seems to get faster as one gets older!)
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You made me smile, with visions of birds flying off with their little suitcases. 🙂
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Economy Class …..and no excess baggage, just a few extra members of their families!
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