Scorcher today (28c) so I headed for the hut despite an inevitable increase in temperature? At least I have shade and a gentle Northerly breeze to moderate things. In my continuing efforts to balance my annual visits I'm putting the Summer hours in to see what I can discover.
A Quail would be nice and is possible with the current influx. Hobby would be an excellent consolation.
Nationally 2 MEGA alerts this morning with the WRH relocated in South Wales and a BOOTED EAGLE in Devon! Not bad for a "quiet" time of Year?
Back here I'm relying mainly on flight Sightings for obvious reasons. Still good fun and it keeps me alert... hopefully! My ears can still ick up most frequencies, I like to think.
I did pop across Sunday evening on the strength of a report of FOUR Glossy Ibis being seen by the Warden Craig Ralston. Elaine from the Village came down straight away after I contacted her. She rang me as I passed Hull to give me negative news. I decided to carry on anyway. I gave it an hour but no joy. This Species is high on my "Expected Additions List" along with Cattle Egret.
For many of my early Years coming here, I didn't really "get it". As I approach 70, I definitely do now. It's the whole experience really, the History, the Birds, the location and especially the view. No more dashing around (well maybe occasionally), just more appreciation of what I've got here. Watching the Birds come and go and fully taking in the changing of the Seasons.
I left at 3. Had to give the car five as it was rather toasty...
22 Species recorded in 3.5 hours.
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