Myself? Buoyant. It's been a good few days. Admittedly, WALBOC-wise it's been utter shite. Boldermere is just a distant memory. I am sure I have missed innumerable Barred Warblers, Wrynecks, Pied Flys etc. (alternatively, a mild swell in Wheatear numbers). However, and to my surprise as much as anyones, it doesn't bother me one J.O.T.
Today I acheived my hoped for mark in my Maths IGCSE (A* (if you're wondering why I only got one back it's because I took Maths a year early)).
For the past week, there have been a grand total of...err...that makes...well, zero visits to WALBOC because I have been in the sunny, exotic climes of North Yorkshire. Top birding up there. Red and better still BLACK Grouse, Ring Ouzels, Dippers, Redstarts, Peregrines, Spot Flies galore, and much else besides. If you, like me, actually care, then feel free to e-mail me and I'll give my complete checklist inc. sites for all birds seen. Fun for all.
The rest of August will continue to be poor as concerns my WALBOC attendance. However, come September I have a full, free week to WALBOC (new verb). Any birders reading this please note that I would love for you to join me birding in those first few days to help pick up those inevitable (ahem) Wrynecks etc.
Would that be the Black Grouse at Langdon Beck Alex ?
ReplyDeleteNo, these were c25 miles south of Langdon Beck near Shaw Farm, Arkengarthdale.
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