Not a lot of time for birding between tours this week. Just back from Ecuador and only a few days until my next trip to Venezuela. However the lure of Red-breasted Goose in the Solway was just too much, even if it hadn't been seen for a week or so. Last sghting was at Caerlaerock WWT so it must be elsewhere, right? Wrong! I searched the Southerness and Meresehead area today (21st Nov) without success only to find out that the RBG plus a Pec' Sand' had been seen at Caerlaverock. The day wasn't a complete flop though - nice party of 8 Purple Sand's at Southerness and of course loads of Barnacles. Only trouble is at this time of year is that it's dark so early and with the inclement weather today it was "lights out" just after lunch! Just have to hope for better luck after the Venezuela tour.
Sunday, 9 December 2007
SOLWAY: Bad day at the office.
Not a lot of time for birding between tours this week. Just back from Ecuador and only a few days until my next trip to Venezuela. However the lure of Red-breasted Goose in the Solway was just too much, even if it hadn't been seen for a week or so. Last sghting was at Caerlaerock WWT so it must be elsewhere, right? Wrong! I searched the Southerness and Meresehead area today (21st Nov) without success only to find out that the RBG plus a Pec' Sand' had been seen at Caerlaverock. The day wasn't a complete flop though - nice party of 8 Purple Sand's at Southerness and of course loads of Barnacles. Only trouble is at this time of year is that it's dark so early and with the inclement weather today it was "lights out" just after lunch! Just have to hope for better luck after the Venezuela tour.
