It doesn't matter how many times I've experienced the Spring & Autumn clock changes, they still cause me issues with sleep patterns which take several days to adapt to. So, despite the clock telling me it was 07.00 hrs, my body didn't agree but Bev needed some medication, so it wasn't up for discussion whether I got up, or not! Bev sorted and the first coffee of the day consumed, it made sense to get out with Bruno with the clock now approaching 08.00 hrs. I'd just got Bruno into the van when the local gulls erupted over the adjacent area and, on raising my binoculars, I was absolutely delighted to espy an Osprey, away to the south, being harassed by a local Carrion Crow. The EOS 90d did it's magic, allowing me to obtain a few useable images for the blog.
Buoyed by this sighting, I drove down to Minster Marshes for our daily meander around the threatened area of set-a-side fields. The wind was brisk, and from a WNW direction, ensuring it felt pretty chilly despite the glorious sunshine. I did manage to see a couple of noteworthy birds, but it was generally quiet. The only obvious new migrant was a singing male Blackcap, although there was no shortage of Chiffchaffs as we walked our usual route. A Red-legged Partridge provided my second "year tick" of the day and one of the local Common Buzzards seemed desperate to grab my attention as it flew low, and slow, over our position.
This area will dominate my birding, locally, as it allows me to let Bruno off the lead safe in the knowledge that I won't encounter any other dog walkers whilst we're out there. How long will it continue? Your guess is as good as mine!
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| Bruno's favourite entertainment whilst wandering the marsh. |
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