Wednesday. March 17
An essential outing to Walcott Post Office saw more cars than before - but fewer than usual - parked along the front. We pulled in to a space to avoid an oncoming car, and noticed that the mob of Turnstones usually present were on top of the sea wall. Amongst them were five lovely Sanderling.
We always have a small bag of bird food in the boot, including one of bird table mix. Pam sprinkled some along the wall, much of it then blown onto the pavement. The blizzard of gulls which immediately rose, eyed the banquet and decided that there was nothing there for them. Excellent, that was the idea. As soon as Pam returned, the flock was back, squabbling, jousting for position, constantly on the move. At least I could photograph through the gap between the side mirror and the car. Pam had to make do with the tinted distortion of the front screen.
One of the birds had a foot which pointed backwards. It didn't appear to hamper it, apart from a slight limp.
Then we posted the letter.
Not many moths being trapped at the moment. We have added a new species for the year this week. A Grey Shoulder-knot
A moth frequently seen in Sep - Nov which re-appears in March/April.
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