A few bits...

I got a text from Phil (cheers pal) yesterday morning to say Tim Isherwood had found a Mandarin Duck of unknown origin, as they say, at Hilston. The weather was poor but I made my way up to the pools to find a saturated male...

It didn't look like clearing up so I headed down to Spurn hoping 1. the weather would improve and 2. the RNP would still be present. It was...

Neeeeearly went to South Wales tonight. Long story but in the end I decided to let it go. I even booked a place on the boat this morning and my boss had arranged a cover for me (much appreciated).

SWAINSON'S THRUSH is an overdue potential addition to my list. I guess it'll have to wait a while longer. Good luck to those going across tomorrow. Scilly this Autumn!!