Monday 21 September
It is getting harder to write this blog. Since returning to work I could fill each day with what has happened or popped in my head. I do see the occasional flash of wildlife but it’s mainly work stuff.
Despite the fact that mother nature is doing her ablutions before getting ready to go to bed, there are still interesting things happening. But they are harder to find.
I wish I was out walking. Having time to stop and scrutinise, to find the detail under leaves, beneath branches. One thing is for sure, I will not take for granted any time I can spend out and about.
But this morning I started in our drive hearing the heavy droplets of water dripping from the oak tree onto the drive way and leaves of shrubs beneath. The fog was heavy this morning, the moisture condenses on the leaves and drops in pretty big plops.
The day ended once I got home with a brief walk with Mabel around the apple orchard that backs on to our garden. The first of this Autumn. And on the eve of the Autumn equinox.
This was after attending a parish council working group meeting with Stan. And then completing criminal records checks for our local amateur football club. I purposely haven’t mentioned the hard work that was sandwiched in between, focus is certainly turning to Plan B and how we will keep learning going in all sorts of possible scenarios that may be heading our way soon.
The Bald Birder 