Monday, September 30, 2024

Its not often they stay put

 So, we went again to see the Pechora Pipit. It's not often they come through and definately not often they show so well.

 Rob had his cardiology appointment first which went well. All his bloods are back to normal now after the sepsis which is a relief.

No Bruce this week as his Dad has had a fall so it's off to Glasgow. ( Hope he is Ok). This means Jill gets a break from clearing up little bits of insulation board!




















Sunday, September 29, 2024

Cat pee

 Not a great start to the day! Geri decided to pee on he bed at about 2am. It was a bit chilly sorting it out as we still have no heat in the old extension. We use a heated blanket - which got peed on!




Anyway. After lots of washing this morning, all fixed. Can't be cross.

Moved furniture around today . It was tricky getting the sofa through to the new lounge, but we did it.

Jill also did some more tidying in the attic and then popped over to Melby to see what was about. There was one yellow browed warbler calling in the burn plantation at Dale.

Nice Great Northern Diver and the usual bits and bobs.




















Saturday, September 28, 2024

Another lifer

 Well, we hadn't planned to go out today as we have plenty to do but, when news broke of a new life bird for Jill we just had to drop everything.

A Pechora pipit was showing well at Quendale Mill . Bit of a panic as we hadn't charged enough batteries- very silly.

We got there just as it was showing well. Rob got good views too.



















It did get quite chilly but the pipit didn't mind. It does come from Siberia!
 Nice Red breadted flycatcher and chiff chaff there too.





Checking up

 The storm earlier in the week was a bit worrying with the seal pups still on the beach in the cove. Had to wait for the snow to melt to mak...