Phoenix by Wishbone Ash
The new Tern Hide at Blashford is rising, Phoenix-like from the metaphorical ashes of its previous incarnation and this time accompanied by a very smart balustraded platform built onto the mound. And a very nice, level place to watch from today, although the very strong wind made it difficult. Quite a few Meadow Pipits were obvious and this was backed up by others noting an influx along the coast especially at Titchfield where they were trailed by one or two Merlins; sadly, no such luck at Ibsley Water and no (obvious) interesting gulls; had hoped for maybe a Little Gull or a Sand Martin or two.
Elsewhere, the Bittern showed well and three Lesser Redpolls were on the feeders plus a catch up with John, Jim and Jackie before driving back across the top of the forest and seeing only three Mistle Thrushes.
