The last couple of weeks....

The Wednesday after Xmas saw myself and Andy Smith venturing out in the rain to meet up with Chris Hubbard at Stanford Res. Quite a productive visit with Pink Footed Goose in the large Greylag flock, a few Goosander, a drake Red Crested Pochard and a couple of suspect looking Barnacle Geese. We then headed to Shawell to meet up with Neil Hagley (who I hadn't seen for about 20 years!!). Less than ideal conditions but we did muster up a solitary Yellow Legged Gull. Back then to South Kilworth for some Hubbard hospitality and a welcome whiskey or four. Popped to the Res late on New Years Day for the very showy Water Rail near the lodge.