The year is ending with a beautiful day here on the East Coast of Yorkshire, with a lovely sunset just to top things off nicely. Cold and clear and sunny, a proper Decemebr day.
The local footpaths are now passable in boots rather than wellies and the only thing that could be better is the temperature - it was -2 C this morning when I got up. I don't want it to be warm but above freezing would be good 😉
I'm looking forward to the new year and hope to put a bit more effort into my wildlife watching. My total walking distance for the year was 2,323 miles, which is better than last year but still 200 miles under 2023 and 2022's totals. OK I'm older and people tell me I should be slowing down, but I'm sure I can do better. I will give it my best shot.
As I was walking along to Bewholme Lane a few days ago a Goldcrest was feeding in the Great Willowherb on the road side. No camera but a quick video on the phone did the trick.
Bewholme Lane was the place to be in late December with about 1,500 Pink-footed Geese, 4 White Fronted Geese, 2 Tundra Bean Geese and a single Brent Goose. I managed a photo of some Pinkies but the mist made the visibility a bit grim.
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| Pink-footed Geese through the murk |
As I was walking up the lane I spotted a few Red-legged Partridges. There jused to be a partridge farm up there so I guess a few would have made a bid for freedom at some point or other.
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| Red-legged Partridges |
Anyway, let's close the year with a few photos taken on the final day of the year:
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| View of the Mere with Grey Heron, Mute Swans and Goldeneye |
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| South side field with your truly's shadow |
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| Hornsea's two churches in the distance |
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| December 31 2025's moon |
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| My shadow getting in the shot again |
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| Hornsea Mere boat house and cafe |
I wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year.
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