Tuesday 22nd March 2016

After a hard overnight frost and misty morning the rest of the day was brilliant. Sun most of the day with temp' reaching 12c this afternoon.
Pictures 1 & 2 - Heron landing.
       "      3 - 8 -  Fobney.

Managed to arise ready to enjoy a dawn walk at Fobney. Frost, mist, water and a good sunrise, what more could you wish for. Plenty of activity, good to see teal and a feeding egret. Birders were about looking for the garganey that has arrived again this year.

             After a welcome breakfast it was a trip to B & Q for the guttering connectors required for the alpine house. Guttering fixed and finished by lunch time. Fixed in time for the rain forecast over Easter. Have read tonight that there is now a snow and ice yellow warning for this area over the weekend. Somehow do not think I will be opening up the bags of charcoal this weekend.

               Some excitement in the garden today, a heron appeared, landing on the tree overlooking the pond. A great photograph as it lands, had my camera focused as trying to photograph a pair of kites that appeared to be mating on the wing, or were they fighting. Missed the kites but got the heron.

Afternoon spent at the RBH. Consultant suggested I had become a family friend as I had been referred to this clinic so many times since year 2000. I appreciate the tests I endure are pretty intimate but family friend?