Well what a change from yesterday! It was 2 degrees as I walked out yesterday and it was 10 degrees today. I nearly put my shorts back on 😂
Straight down to the Mere then to see what's about. The sky was clearing nicely as I walked through the fields and soon the sun shone brightly as the clouds moved out of the way.
In the hawthorn field the Redwings were present in good numbers again - I counted more than 50 though it's hard to get a decent count as they are so flighty, and fly off as soon as they see any movement. Just 3 Fieldfares today in the tree tops.
Good autumnal colours have been few and far between for some reason this year, with the wind seemingly taking most of the leaves away before they have time to provide a real visual spectacle.
Best I can do for now |
Scarlet Waxcap |
Scarlet Waxcap closer view |
Shelduck off first field |
Whooper Swans have been seen regularly over the last couple of months but usually very early in the morning or at dusk, with just a few flying in mid-afternoon. Pity they don't stay longer on the Mere and it would be nice to understand what makes them seek other water bodies to feed on. Depth of water? Specific food? Lack of disturbance? All of the above?
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