The Message Goes Out

Now if only these wires were telephone wires the story would have more credibility. They are of course electric power lines.

But word has somehow got around in the bird world that earlier than usual the bilberry crop is ready for harvesting. This morning 20 plus mistle thrushes rose from the shrubs as I approached. Those on the wires are just a few of them.

There are also scores of wood pigeon just to show that not all of them are ravaging my redcurrants.