Smug
A Great Northern Diver turned up at Farmoor Reservoir last Thursday, because of course it did: they always wait till they know I’m busy. I assumed that all the dinghy sailing, kite foiling and angling that goes on at Farmoor … Continued
Arachtober
I know that many of you hate wasps, so I thought you’d be pleased to see the fate that befalls increasing numbers of them at this time of year. You’re more than welcome. I was heading out this morning on … 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
Dinner time
The first full day of the family holiday came in overcast, with a threat of rain, but R and I went off out anyway, to explore the marked nature trails around the estate. Lower Mill encompasses about ten of the … Continued
Sunk cost fallacy
Here is the story of my day at the owl field: Weather: fine; mainly sunny Temperature: 5°C, but feeling like 2°C due to windchill Wind: North-easterly; 8mph, gusting to 16mph Owls seen: 0 Birds photographed: 3 Photos taken: 66 Photos … Continued