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The return of the Beast from the East had been suggested in the forecast. In the end we didn’t get the snow that was anticipated but it was certainly cold. I dusted off my pocket warmers, topped them up with lighter fluid and headed out. First stop was the Reedy Ditch to check for anyContinue reading “Wednesday 10th February 2021”

At just after 7am and as I was about to get to the right turn next to St Leonard’s Barn a Barn Owl suddenly flew alongside the car and kept pace with me for a hundred yards or so, we exchanged eye contact for a moment, an excellent start to the day. By the timeContinue reading “Saturday 6th February 2021”

I hoped to get another look at the Glossy Ibis today and improve my own photos. It was cold, grey and windy. The forecast said that there was only a 1% chance of rain yet I needed to retreat to the car to escape it. At just after sunrise 16 Little Egrets, probably part ofContinue reading “Tuesday 2nd February 2021”