Learning to fly - 30 Days Wild - Day 4

I love watching the joy of these crows (or rooks) as they take to the skies for their first journeys.

[Louise]

They're jackdaws :) I love watching them too!

[Helen Jane]

How splendid. I love to watch the bird action at this time of year too - but have never noticed the first flights of these birds. I like the chimneys here too.

[Debbie]

They do look like the crows we have in Oz. I love the chimneys against the sky.

[Casablanca]

Ooooh mum, it's a long way down!!

[Peter Day]

Nice capture

[Julienne Jones]

Yes they're jackdaws. We have lots here and they are always on our roof making a great deal of noise which carries right down the chimney making it sound as if they are in the sitting room with us!

[Catherine P]

Like all the different shapes here

[Helen Jane]

Hello Ann. It is easy to miss when someone is not posting - especially when busy and haphazard in commenting. Hope all is well with you?

[Maggiemae]

How did they get up there if they haven't flown before? Maybe flying up is easier than flying down!

[Ann Williams]

@helenhall Hello Helen. Thank you for your post and concern. I'm fine - been a bit under the weather and haven't felt like picking up my camera. Feeling a lot better so will be back properly in a week or so.

I've enjoyed your blue architecture series and you've really made the contentious bridge look very attractive. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful photos.

[Ann Williams]

@maggiemae There have been some in the chimney of my brother's house (not the house shown) and we've watched them take their first flights. A bit scary to start with as they seem to drop down but then I guess instinct takes over and they're off to explore other chimneys and houses.

[Louise]

I just came by to see if I'd missed your posts lately or if you hadn't been posting... glad to read your are feeling a little better - hope to see you back soon :)