Hello,
today, visitors to the reserve have been treated to some great sightings.
these have included:
Whooper swan 2
Bewick's swan 5
White fronts 30
Spoonbill 1
Ruff 6
Curlew 40+
Golden plover 4000+
Merlin 1
Peregrine 3
Hen harrier 2
Twite 40+
Today is especially sad as we have to say goodbye to Jaz, our wonderful visitor services trainee. Jaz has been working with us, here at Frampton Marsh for the last nine months. On Monday she begins another nine months training at Titchwell in Norfolk.
We will all miss Jaz as her smile and creativity has added an extra element to RSPB Frampton Marsh.
Best of luck for the future, Jaz. Don't forget about us!
On a slightly happier note:
I am sorry that it has been so long since my last blog. I have been on paternity/Christmas leave since Dec 10th.
On 13th Dec at 11:05pm our beautiful little girl Florence Elizabeth was born, weighing in at 8lb 7oz.
Thanks to all staff, volunteers and visitors for all of your well wishes.
Apologies for the 'gushy' blog. The normal wind, weather, tides and sightings blog will resume next week!
Cheers,
Simon.
Thanks Simon. I had a fantastic time at Frampton and I will miss it loads. It will always be my favourite reserve!
PS. Good luck, Jaz.
"Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue."
Many congratulations Simon. Your daughter shares her birthday with Dick Van Dyke, Steve Buscemi, Jamie Foxx and, er, me actually! Living legends, all of us! :-)
Really glad to see the spoonbill is still showing and that the twites have officially arrived. Been stuck behind a desk in a post-Christmas malaise for a week, so I'm determined to spend most of the weekend taking in the fine marsh air. With the Bewicks and Whoopers as well, it looks like I'm in for a treat.
Fingers crossed the weather stays bright for everybody visiting. The shimmering spectacle of a swirling congregation of golden plover flitting through the sunshine has been a constant highlight of this mercifully mild winter!