Camera fun and a very unexpected twist

 It was a bright, yet bitterly cold, morning but I took a drive across to Winterstoke where I was able to walk the coastal path to The Western Undercliff, via Ramsgate Harbour. I did so purely because I wished to have a play around with the newly acquired Canon EOS 90d. The route is now but a shadow of what it used to be due to property development and increased human activity. Nothing I say, or do, can change this - so I just have to accept it for what it is?  It is still a very pleasant stroll even if the birds are no longer as diverse, or numerous, as they have been in the past. I added just ten more species to my 2025 year list, but certainly had some fun pointing the long lens at the Fulmars prospecting the nest ledges above the carpark situated below the Granville Theatre.

I was on the return leg of this morning's exertions when I received a phone call from Benno. It appears that he has managed to secure us a "predator" ticket, for the fishery we were at for the PAC Pike match, which will run until 14th March. Lots of restrictions involved with the arrangements, yet nothing which will prevent us from exploring this new venue and, hopefully, putting a few decent Pike on the un-hooking mats. 

A very confiding Rock Pipit just below Winterstoke Steps

I've got quite a bit of prep work to get finished before there's any chance of a return to the fishery. I am currently putting together a presentation for the Canterbury/Thanet PAC gang. I've had a conversation with Nick, our R/O, and Andy (the guy who put me up for this!) and  have agreed that I will post details on the blog, nearer the date. If anyone is interested in seeing/hearing my dodgy angling stories, the date, time and venue will be posted here on Friday. If for no other reason, it might be worth turning up just to see how committed the Pike Anglers Club of GB is to the promotion of "catch and release" angling's best practice and have a chance to speak with the guys about what the PAC can offer you? Oh yeah, it's a bloody good social gathering too!