As it is the weekend, Bruno and I can get out earlier than during manic rush-hour/school run period which dominates Monday to Friday. So it was before 08.00 hrs that I'd parked the van besides Jade Lake where we'd begin our walk around the marsh. I was hoping that there might be a few, newly arrived, migrants yet, Chiffchaffs apart, it was very disappointing. All was not lost, however, as I managed to grab a few images of a pair of Grey Partridges beside the Asparagus field at Sevenscore. Only the second pair I've recorded on the marsh this year.
Although the sun was shining brightly, the NW wind had an edge to it as it pushed across the open areas of the marsh, however, in sheltered spots there was considerable insect activity around any vegetation with blossom on display. This is something I'm hoping will provide scope for exploring the opportunities to play around my macro kit in order to add more species to the SMM database.
I want to end this offering with a sad "Farewell" to Steve Gale. As a fellow inhabitant of "Blogland" we have shared many experiences over these past fifteen years. I wish him all the best and thank him for his superb BWKm0 efforts which helped us cope during the pandemic lockdowns.
Hi Dyl, Steve here. Thank you for your kind words - we’ve certainly had some blogging fun over the years. As you anglers say, tight lines.
ReplyDeleteSteve, it's been an absolute pleasure - wishing you all the best wherever the journey takes you - Dyl
DeleteSaw three sand martins over the local pit on Friday ( north Essex), first Ive seen this year. As you say, plenty of chiffchaffs.
ReplyDeleteI have seen reports of several migrant species being seen locally, via the wonders of the internet. However, they have all avoided my gaze as I walk around the Minster Marshes - it can't be much longer before the floodgates open and, even I, will encounter a few new birds for the year list. - Dylan
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