Weather Summary - January 2024

Rainfall: 196.1mm

Temp High: 13.6oC on 29th

Temp Low: -12.1oC on 16th

Temp Average: -0.1oC

Wednesday 31 January 2024

This solitary hawfinch was eating old field maple 'propellers' below our field maple trees today.

Tuesday 30 January 2024

This treecreeper was climbing one of our willows this morning.

Treecreeper, Christophstal January 2024

Treecreeper, Christophstal January 2024

Treecreeper, Christophstal January 2024

Treecreeper, Christophstal January 2024

Thursday 11 January 2024
Common shrew, Christophstal January 2023

Common shrew, Christophstal January 2023

Common shrew, Christophstal January 2023

Common shrew, Christophstal January 2023

A new species for the garden today. This common shrew was running around underneath the bird peanut feeders with a mouse. The photos were taken through a window in low light, so are a bit grainy.

Monday 1 January 2024

We very rarely see house sparrows in the garden. 99% of the sightings have been on the 1st January. We've previously speculated that they come down to the valley as they are traumatised by the fireworks in town. Last night the fireworks were louder and more prolonged than we've had for several years.

Unfortunately, this female visitor today was very difficult to photograph as she seemed very nervous.

House sparrow, Christophstal January 2024

House sparrow, Christophstal January 2024

House sparrow, Christophstal January 2024

House sparrow, Christophstal January 2024