Being a glutten for punishment I arrived at Fly Flatts once again at 1500 hrs with clear blue skies having only 10 % cloud cover and a cold NW>5. A real struggle with the light now giving me just about 1 hour before shut down. Another week and Fly Flatts will be restricted to Sunday mornings and any free afternoon and it will be down to a quick check of Ogden.
Yesterdays female Tufted had moved on leaving 17 Mallards out on the water along with 9 BH gulls. A Peregrine flew low way out over the moor closely pursued by 3 Raven and scattering several Red Grouse.
The resident Kestrel was over the Nab whilst a steady flow of Black Headed gulls headed >NE . Down by the water 2 Meadow Pipits were busy feeding, the first I ve had for a couple of weeks. Possibly late movers or over winter visitors. A Wren was near the boathouse which was unusual for this location.
So another quiet visit bringing me one step nearer to another Mega sighting and theres always the stunning sunset to watch from the west bank in near dark.
A free afternoon tomorrow whilst all 3 dogs get groomed although early afternoon visits dont usually do me any favours, watch this space.
BS