Resolution no. 1: Take more photos when I’m out birding.
Because even if they’re not perfect they're still great for recalling a memorable day spent in the field – like the last day of 2011 when we were at Burwell Fen in Cambridgeshire watching Short-eared Owls hunting in late afternoon sunshine..
... while Roe Deer grazed contentedly nearby.
Resolution no. 2: Update the blog more often.
Been a bit lax recently, letting work and other things take priority, but I really must try to do better in 2012. So here’s my first offering.
We spent New Year’s Day ‘locally’ – mainly around Milton Keynes and got our year lists off to a good start with Marsh Tits and Water Rail at Linford Lakes, and at two exceptional birds at Caldecotte. A male Smew on the south lake...
... and a Great Northern Diver on the north lake.
Resolution no. 3: Always carry some bird food with me.
Because you never know who might be calling by to say hello.
This inquisitive young Robin popped in to see us while we were in one of the hides at Linford Lakes. He first appeared through one of the hide windows...
Then made his way along the shelves and benches...
And even hopped around our feet...
The Smew and Diver were lovely but this bold little character was, without doubt, ‘bird of the day’ for me.
Yep, these are definitely three good resolutions for 2012. So that’s me all sorted and set up for the year ahead... and looking forward to it.
I hope the New Year brings you all that you could wish for.
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