Friday 13 November I think I saw a Goshawk circling above the school today. I don’t whether that’s an ominous sign on Friday 13th? I am pretty sure it was a Goshawk, I have only ever seen one other before. Christmas Day 2019, I went for a morning walk with Mabel before the family cameContinue reading “Day 238”
Category Archives: raptors
Day 156
Sunday 23 August What a treat I have had today! For Christmas, the kids bought me a raptor experience day for two. An early start for me and my mate Pete as we finally got to do it this morning down in south Essex. We got close to about half a dozen birds, some weContinue reading “Day 156”
Day 102
Tuesday 30 June It’s Adora’s 16th birthday today and although me and Lisa have been at work, she has had a lovely day. She wanted a dress-maker’s dummy and was made up with the one we got her along with a basket of vintage threads. More presents this evening followed by take away Turkish foodContinue reading “Day 102”
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 toContinue reading “Day 101”
Day 99
Saturday 27 June It is blowing hard outside, more like Autumn than mid-Summer. Really different to the past few weeks and a welcome break in my opinion. I’m lying, feet up on the leather sofa, finishing my book. Just read a wonderful passage that has resonated with me. It made me sad. That surge ofContinue reading “Day 99”
Day 95
Tuesday 23 June “Stop looking at other people’s trees, Dad.” Adora can be very direct and I love her straight, no-nonsense approach. Out on our dog walk this evening, she had clearly had enough of me staring up at the tops of trees. Especially one’s that are in our neighbours’ gardens. The reason for thisContinue reading “Day 95”
Day 93
Sunday 21 June 8.15am. No walking today as its Father’s Day. When our children were younger, I was always a little perplexed that, on Mother’s day, I had the kids to give Lisa a break. Then, on Father’s day, my treat was to have the kids. Saying that, our kids are, and always have been,Continue reading “Day 93”
The Bald Birder 