That I'm off work and Mrs PB isn't.... and it's been an unmitigated DISASTER!! Firstly there were CHORES... I had to change 2....count them TWO lightbulbs, and not only that, I had to source them too!! Secondly the weather was iffy, so I just went to the river, and thirdly, there was nowt at all to see, almost!
I walked the first part as normal (where previously otters, kingfishers, cormorant, little egret and polar bears various ducks have been seen) but there was nothing, not a sausage, not even a dozing mallard or moorhen.
I got to the weir, and could see the swans up towards the bridge, and noticed the river was about 2 feet lower than last time I was there. All of a sudden a raucous commotion high up, the other side of the river.... a poor heron was being mobbed by gulls
He looks a bit ruffled!
After 3 or 4 minutes, the gulls flew off and everything calmed down again.
I walked back down the river, along the bit that was flooded, and saw nothing but a fleeting flash of blue and orange, in tandem. Unfortunately too quick for a shot. I stood on the bank in the vicinity of 2 perches this side of the river, and 3 the far side that I know they use for about 25 minutes but all I managed was a distant perching shot of one, and one through undergrowth.
And then it started raining so I came home.
So, as I said.... an unmitigated disaster..... oh alright then, a rubbish hour
PimperneBloke said:
The curse of the wife, catching up on you....
Still good photos though, considering the weather.
Mike
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Regards, Hazel
Thanks CL
Lynn L said: after having to change the light bulbs
I changed the bulbs when I got back, as the river is through town where lightbulbs r us is
Thanks Hazel, it does seem pretty special most of the time
Unknown said:a rubbish day
I did say hour not day
I don't think I could do it sitting down, not with so many things flying along it!
PimperneBloke said:Shhhh, hopefully one more day....don't jinx it :o) Anniversary Friday and Mrs PB birthday Saturday
Always set time aside for the important dates....
PimperneBloke said:I had to change 2....count them TWO lightbulbs, and not only that, I had to source them too!!
'S a tough life! However, as long as you didn't buy any spares today then you'll have the excuse to go out again next time Of course, it might be a while with the lifespan of today's bulbs. By then, some Polar Bears might have moved in ... or ducks, anyway, which may cause less of a commotion I suppose.
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Kind regards, Ann