About time!
A flurry of Ducks yesterday...
Wigeon (a pair on the Sea) plus 6 South
Teal c50 South in small flocks
Shoveler 4 over the Cottage!Pink-footed
Pintail 8 South with Wigeon
All part of the plan! Takes me to a modest 93 for the Year. Still quite a few to go at...although I will be heading SW on Thursday.
Pink-footed Geese (c700) have settled in the stubble to the South of the Village. Hopefully they'll linger. They're giving great views over the Village, especially early morning as they stretch their wings.
Birds turning up at the familiar Hotspots North and South....accompanied by the first real Storm of the Autumn. I'll refrain from my Scilly/Shetland comparison as you've heard it many times before. Let me just say you know where my Heart lies...it's all in the quality of the experience for me...both turn up the Specials. Hopefully there'll be one or two waiting/arriving. The Wilson's Phalarope would be a nice start...and a Scilly Tick to boot?
I have full clearance from the Boss to visit my son Robert in Dubai post Christmas. I've started planning the Trip already and we're going to visit Oman for the first time. Looks like there's some terrific Birding to be had there. I promised myself further travel once my Bud had passed. The thought of sitting here "on my todd" during the dark January days doesn't appeal!
My pal Jonathan Wasse has just returned from Cyprus. Looking at his sightings it's something I might have to consider next September...if I can handle heat?
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