Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
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Bird life in Budle Bay Northumberland. https://www.flickr.com/photos/196428382@N08/53267082707/in/pool-62326588@N00 David- 80 has added a photo to the pool:
On the way back from Holy Island to Bamburgh (and Seahouses beyond) the road passes Budle Bay which is a favourite site for birders. A wide open bay which empties at low tide, it is a good place to sit and watch as the tide comes in and waders, amongst others, are flushed out of the gullies.The Northumbrian council has enabled parking right alongside the road and bay and it is convenient to be able to sit in your own warm and comfortable hide - cheating, of course, because hides are supposed to be hard, draughty, and cold ;-))
I did not do any serious birding this time but did take a few long distance shots. Top left is a Redshank (I wonder how it got that name?) and top right is a Shoveler just coming out of eclipse colouring. In the main shot are Shelducks in the foreground with a flock of dark Brent Geese behind. These will have arrived only recently on their winter migration. I think there are some Oystercatchers in front of the Swans and a couple of Crows are flying in. There may well be more that I have not noticed. That building in the distance is Lindisfarne Castle from an angle not usually posted. |
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Rhinefield Wetland I https://www.flickr.com/photos/goatifiedcreature/53253424674/in/pool-62326588@N00 paulspencerwilliamsuk has added a photo to the pool:
I do hope this photo was worth it - taking it led to my first tick bite...
On our visit to the New Forest to spread my Mother in Law's ashes, we spent the afternoon of our arrival exploring candidate places near the Ornamental Drives. It was a lovely warm afternoon and we appreciated the coolest provided by that tree cover.
As we approached the A35 road crossing, we approached a dip with a small stream and wetland hosting these wonderful trees and beautiful wild flowers. I quickly leapt in to action, taking advantage of my tall waterproof boots to keep my feet dry. I took a few shots and retraced my steps back to the road. Nervous of my bare legs and the high grasses on this exploration, I was concerned about ticks and carried out a quick leg examination. All clear.
Perhaps an hour later or so, as we completed the short walk and approached my car, I checked again. Argh, my first tick. I quickly but calmly used my tick removal tool to pull the little blighter out, and applied antiseptic cream. I've since had no symptoms but frequently check for the tell tale bullseye rash and other symptoms just incase I do end up catching Lyme Disease. |
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