It happened yesterday...and I haven't travelled!
15.20. Orkney Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Papa Westray
My most wanted on my favourite Scottish Island. Why not?
Well, a few factors at present...
Limited mobility with challenging solo logistics
Car not 100% for TWENTY hours of driving
Age and energy!
EXTREMELY frustrating but I'll just have to take it on the chin. A cathartic post is helping... slightly!
The Bird is still present as I write (it would have cleared off if I'd travelled). All the VERY best to the intrepid hopefuls who have made the Trip.
As you probably remember I've made 3 visits to the Island and thoroughly enjoyed them, despite mixed results. I'm still not sure how I did the Varied Thrush (click) Twitch!!! So, I am experienced in how to get and stay there.
This is the 4th record in the last 7 years so maybe I'll get another shot before I depart. Hopefully a Mainland Bird. I missed the Yorkshire Bird in July 1989 due to a family holiday.
I've seen plenty on Cyprus BUT I'd still LOVE to see one in Britain. Here's to the next one...
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