I've had better days!
I considered "going for dawn" to the EYEBROWED THRUSH Site...but I declined! The taxi service didn't start till 8 and I didn't fancy the "crutch walk" in the dark.
Of course the Bird was seen at 8.03...briefly!
I stayed till 12.30 before leaving for lunch with Louise in Town as the rain started. There were a couple of brief sightings but it was only seen by the initial observer/s.
Whilst having lunch at Kavorna (highly recommended) the rain set in. We decided to return to our Flat. Louise went on ahead. As I was approaching the Lady driver of the Taxi I had returned to Town in recognised me and shouted out of the window..."It's been seen again feeding on apples"!
At this moment there was no way I was going back!?
Once in our Flat I took my soaked gear off and reflected. I read the messages, looked out of the window at the rain...and thought...why not, I didn't have any other plans for the afternoon.
Back in the Taxi and back to the Site. The rain was heavier than ever as I took my place with the small group of Birders present. They included Mark Jones and Simon. I could see the apples that had been placed in the open as the rain became torrential. It's at moments like this I question my sanity! Maybe this is the balance for my luck with the NEEDLETAIL...as Simon pointed out. I wouldn't swap. He also offered his condolences for my recent loss...a mark of the man. Much appreciated pal.
Another Simon (Slade) appeared, he'd just arrived with his wife, it was good to see him again albeit under trying circumstances. I gave it till 4 then returned after a chat with both Simon's. That's around 8 hours worth of Dip and counting.
It's all good "fun". Maybe tomorrow?
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