Sunday 16 May 2010 - Potteric Carr

Even though the forecast was for rain, we thought we'd chance a quick visit to Potteric Carr on Sunday. We had been visiting the parents and it was only a quick hop down the M18. It was well worth the chance, as the sun shone for most of the day and we really enjoyed the ramble round the reserve. We knew about the Iberian Chiffchaff and thought it might be busy, but as it is such a large reserve any crowds were swallowed easily. The only heaving mass was around the wandering warblers haunt. The rest of the reserve was as peaceful as usual.

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Except for the gulls, of course. This was a particularly vocal one
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My first Damsel Fly of the year was a sheer fluke. Basking in the sun, sheltered by a window in a hide, it was so simple to get up close and really appreciate the delicate detail.

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Unfortunately nothing else was so obliging. A very nice Redshank would not stand still, so this was the best I could do.
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And the Canada Geese just about showed off their brood.

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No year ticks so stubbornly stuck on 107. Roll on Mull - that'll give me a boost!