With Stay Local ended I've started going a few miles from home to look for wildlife somewhere a bit different. On Monday I got out with my wife for a walk along the River Deben at Woodbridge for a scene change. The tide was too high most of the time for waders but with the sunny but cold weather there was plenty of small flying insects about and chasing them in the bushes by the river were Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps plus lots of House Martins flying over our heads.
Blackcaps were singing for us.
This bird was darting everywhere chasing flies.
Got one at last.
The Chiffchaffs were also singing a lot.
They also put a lot of time and energy into chasing the little flies
This Wren appeared to be collecting nest material, it disappeared into some Ivy with this beak full.
To finish off, what I assume are some Black-tailed Godwits.
Trevor
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
TJS said:I've now invested in a 60cm Basic Walkstool and used it for the first time at Minsmere on Wednesday, it was great for setting up in a sheltered spot overlooking a likely area in the Gorse and waiting to see what turned up, for the results see my post "Minsmere - Last visit before the hides open - hopefully"
They are nice and comfy.
I'm still trying different ways to secure mine to the Mulepack, but it will still be with me, one way or another, on my next and future outings.
Did you buy the Walkstool Steady, or leaving that to a later date?
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Wendy S said:I have a folding stool similar to the Walkstool and it is very handy if we wat to set up to watch a nest from a safe distance, I also bought what is basically a cheap version of the shooting sticks used by shooters, not as comfy but ok to rest my back for a minute or so and acts as a walking aid.
I too have a shooting stick based seat, likewise its ok, but no way does it pack away like the Walkstool.
There are many different variations around, I've tried a few in the past, pre-accident, and never found them that comfy. Sadly, post-accident, I'm a lot more fussy, and not by choice.....
TJS said:I've only got the Walkstool so far and will see how I get on with it first. The Workstool slots in the drinks pouch on the side of my rucksack with a strap at the top to secure it in place, the basic model doesn't come with a carry bag.
I did look at the drinks pouch for slotting the stool in, it was workable with a but. Fitting my flask (I'm a bit of a thirsty beast) in the bag wouldn't be an option with lunch and book.
While the initial fitting works ok, it does slip down ands swing a bit when I take the pack off my back, so I'm currently looking at utilising the tripod itself, which has points that I could attached to, and between the tripod legs. possibly utilising the pack straps for the tripod centre pole as well.