Day 101

Monday 29 June

Another Monday started nursing blisters from the walk the day before. I bought these new, leather walking boots as a birthday treat but they have been a nightmare. I’ve tried two different pairs of insoles but both have led to some pain one way or another. Next week, I am going to wear my old (very worn) ones or a pair of trainers.

I watched a pair of flies feeding on a flake of bun icing last night. There I’ve been, cursing my phone camera and how, to be able to do this blog justice I needed a better one. Then, this picture happens.

But of course, I was at work in Heybridge today. That place seems to remind me everyday that it’s an ornithological hotspot. Driving in a Buzzard drifted over my car with the wind. Then, at the end of the day, walking to the car park (again), I saw the Kestrel. Two this time, together, on the freshly cut grass.

I try to edge closer to get a better picture using my phone, but they see me and startle. A small stoop, a dip of the head and they launch. Stretching those wings out, straining them against the air, up and down. Gaining pace whilst low to the ground, then tilt their tales, angle their wings, and use the speed to curve up into two different trees.

The news today had the title ‘Coronavirus Leicester’ as they reinstate lockdown measures for the city. The government also announced a billion pounds to invest in school buildings. Closer to home, Adora has made her own birthday cake; three layers and butter icing. We’re going to need to watch those flies.