Whooper
Despite being the type species for the genus Cygnus, Whooper Swans aren’t all that common in the UK – in fact this is only the third time I’ve recorded them in the past seven years, which is as far as … Continued
A bit of ruff
I’m indebted to R (who has the kind of low mind that an expensive education will help you cultivate) for the title of today’s blip. I’m also grateful to the bird identification group on Facebook for confirming to me that … Continued
Greylags in the mist
The weather forecast today said to expect a mixture of sun and cloud. It neglected to mention that the cloud would reach all the way down to the ground, and the sun would present only occasionally as a vague area … Continued