As my C&DAA membership expires at mid-night, tonight, I needed to get across to the HQ, in Sturry, in order to renew it for another year. It made sense, therefore, that Grove Ferry NR would be a sensible place for today's Bruno walk. Parking at the gateway, we walked to the Marsh Hide, and back again, in splendid sunshine. Three more additions to my year list were Sedge Warbler, Bearded Tit and Water Pipit, yet there is always something to see when wandering around this jewel of a reserve. Displaying Marsh Harriers were putting on quite a show in the skies above the reedbeds, whilst a dozen, or so, Cattle Egrets were associating with the herd of Galloway Cattle over by the Ox-bow.
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| This smart little male popped up, very briefly, beside the main track. I'm once again indebted to the technology housed within the EOS 90d for obtaining a record shot. |
On our way to Sturry, by 10.45hrs, I was not the only member seeking to renew their ticket, so I spent a good half an hour chatting with the other guys also present in the waiting area. As is usual, Jo was on her own, but doing a sterling job of renewing tickets whilst also answering a barrage of phone calls. £120 later, we were on our way home, my C&DAA fishing secured for another twelve months.
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