I arrived back in Dumpton just before 20.00 hrs, last night, having driven from Bristol Airport. After collecting Bruno from my neighbours Glynis & Terry, I did little more than get the suitcase from the van and have a quick snack before the duvet was calling. Absolutely knackered, I didn't need much persuading, even though it was only half past nine! This morning we had a, rain shortened, stroll over on Worth RSPB Res which was enlivened by a flock of nine Crossbills flying west over the Pinnock Wall. Back indoors around 11.00 hrs, I got the suitcase unpacked and then set about getting the holiday images transferred onto my laptop. This took quite a while, as there were about three thousand and, quite obviously, these will require a fair degree of effort the go through them thoroughly. However, I've sorted out three which should set the tone for the holiday.
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| Spotted Flycatcher |
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| Imm Red-backed Shrike Both the above species were seen regularly around the apartment buildings and adjacent olive groves |
I have every intention of posting a more in depth overview of the fortnight, purely because I couldn't have done it without the help and support from Leon & Pauline. The final image is of a most unexpected encounter with a Richard's Pipit, the first one I've seen in Greece. I flushed it from besides the track I was wandering and, unlike the majority of other birds, it decided to fly back over my head and perch in the sunshine on a nearby Eucalyptus tree.
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| A very obliging individual |
Welcome home Dyl. Great image of the Red-back on the Re-bar.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ric, I really enjoyed the break, but am certainly glad to be back home now!
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