Summer Plummage in the sunshine

 Yesterday news broke of a local White billed diver at West Burrafirth. It was in just about full summer plummage. what a stunner. Unfortunately the light was poor, so, we were pleased it was still there today. It was quite mobile and a pleasure to watch 

There was some curiosity with other wildlife in the area.

Then we had some bits and bobs on the way home

And when we got home. Mr stinky was in the turning bay. Recognised the peerie knick in his ear.

Full house

 Busy busy busy, been full nearly all week with lots of lovely people. ( And Jim's been here doing some bits and bobs.) So, there hasn't been much time for birdwatching or the garden apart from cutting the field. ( Which is a killer!)

Jill did her PA day in Tuesday. It was weird as it was glorious all day at home but cloudy at Mossbank.

Did find a nice hedgehog on the way home. And yes our in daylight here, or it would starve!!

The cotton grass is looking good too.

Today, after the bed changing and hoovering, Jill popped to the shop and had a wander out afterwards. Melby was full of motor homes so she didn't stay but there was still plenty of roadside activity 

There are still 4 redshank chicks

Grouse chicks really disappear in the grass. Still plenty of curlew chicks about too.

Not a bad break!