October!

Yes, it's here (but you already knew that).

Strong NE wind today. Theoretically good for a Seawatch. So I did one and notched a couple of juvenile Long-tailed Skuas (P.122, H.102) VERY close in...just!



Clear as a bell!

Good job, or else I wouldn't have ID'd them! I also has a "flock" of Arctics (6) again, close in. A lovely Wheatear was a bonus as I left...

The local farmer has trimmed the hedge opposite the Cottage opening up no end of possibilities for the coming month? Today, I counted 2 Blackcaps ...

6 Chiffchaffs and a Goldcrest from the bedroom window.

RUSTIC BUNTING and BOOTED WARBLER (was hoping for SYKES'S) down the road. Phil's over tomorrow, so I'll be joining him first thing. A glorious Autumn day in prospect...