Thursday 25 June
So, a few things this evening. First of all, the first beer when you get back home? Perfect. The second? Disappointing.
Next, got into the car this evening and this little chap fell on to my seat belt through the window.
The vine in our back garden is getting some proper attention this summer. Normally, it has been allowed to just do its thing which has not only frustrated our next door neighbour but has also led to a right blooming mess.
Then, my heart skipped when I saw the Heybridge Kestrel again. Again, I was heading to my car after work. This is the second time I have encountered her there. I think she has a nest in one of the trees on the school grounds. I know the video quality is awful and my phone camera was on full zoom. But I don’t care, it was a connection of sorts. She was on the grass much nearer to start but with a couple of flaps and a low swoop took herself to the edge of the picnic area. Then up into the tree. I can’t help but hope to see her more regularly. We’ll see.
Finally, I went on a longer walk with Mabel this evening. The first in a week as she has been recovering from her operation. We heard a flutter in the hedgerow and noticed a crow trapped by the chicken wire fence. I managed to rescue it and set it free. That was quite magical. All in all, not a bad day.
The Bald Birder 