Finery
I went to Farmoor today, technically after a Common Scoter, but in truth because I really needed some time out, by myself, in nature. I achieved both aims, though my record shot of the Common Scoter, which was hanging out … Continued
Storm-tossed
R and I went over to Farmoor Reservoir this morning, where a Great Northern Diver was reported, and photographed, yesterday. Sadly, we found that it had moved on overnight, which was pretty ungenerous of it as today is my birthday, … Continued
This is not a Red-necked Grebe
This morning I filed my tax return, then celebrated getting out from under this tedious obligation by choosing and buying a Christmas panettone from Sous Chef. After which, basking in the glow of not one but two jobs well done, … Continued
Splashdown
I went to Farmoor Reservoir this morning, where the wind was vicious and the light only very slightly less so, in search of a pair of Twite that rocked up there yesterday afternoon and were reported again this morning. On … Continued
Tern, tern, tern
I’d barely reached Stow-on-the-Wold this morning, en route to Farmoor Reservoir, when I found myself driving through a heavy downpour. Madness, I thought. I should turn back. But there was a slightly brighter line of sky visible just above the … Continued
Done Dunlin’
I drove over to Farmoor Reservoir this morning, in the admittedly faint hope that the Glossy Ibis that rocked up there at about 9am would still be around by noon. That it wasn’t was no surprise – a concrete-sided reservoir … Continued
Striding out
I went over to Farmoor Reservoir this morning, where other photographers directed me towards the Little Stint, and told me that it would be pretty easy to spot because it was hanging out with a juvenile Little Ringed Plover. Which … Continued
Ringed Plover
A chap at the Pinkhill end of the causeway at Farmoor this morning asked if I’d seen the pair of Little Ringed Plovers, smirked when I said I hadn’t, and told me they were back down towards the slipway. I … Continued
