Too bored to even think of a title.........

What an afternoon!  I don't think I have been so ornithologically bored before.  Ever!

Arcot Lake this afternoon was quite a non-boring start.  Five Mute Swans (two preparing for jigginess!), Five Pochard (four blokes and a lady), 14 Coots, a pair of Canada Geese, one Gadwall (who'll have to get self-jiggy!), two male Tufties (who'll have to learn how to get jiggy from the 'gentlemen' who frequent the shore and beyond) and a Cormorant.

Havannah NR - should be re-titled Haven't-annah!  It was quiet; too quiet!

Prestwick Carr (Prestwick Can't!) - was, like Haven't-annah, simply a Great Tit fest (and I am so bored I cannot even be bothered to attempt a double entendre with this one either).

I am off to unpack my crochet hook and Ladybird Book of Needle-Point................................................

Turned Out Nice!

Perfect weather for raptors in the Kielder area, so I thought.  My guru concurred and so off to the area for a look-see.

Our survey said!  E-errrrrrrrrr!

Only Buzzards, but on Forest Drive, Crossbills!  Never seen males so red.  Brilliant!

Bring It On!

Patch trot from 07:10 yielded 27 species - disappointing as it was 16 before entering the WHBP and 27 after leaving the Flashes.  Shelduck pair are back, no Oystercatchers, but hods of Lapwing, Teal, Mallard, BHG, CG and a few HG.

Best bit was a family of three Roe Deer near the woods, dad was be-antlered (if there is such a word), mum attentive and alert, and the wee one going loopy in the sun.

Skylarks singing, crisp, clear and NOT RAINING!

Bring on the summer!