Last week, Tuesday, a short visit to Pulborough produced zilch; the water had receded a little but nothing on offer and, despite Adders having been seen days before, the weather was noticeably cooler and I couldn't find any.
The following day at Stansted, another brief visit, and just Raven, again in tall ornamental conifers.
This morning, soon after first light, a very healthy looking Red Fox casually strolled passed the bedroom window - almost within touching distance! - across the conservatory, along the top of the gate and off across the gardens.
Today, the first trip this year to Southsea Castle produced two Shag, one Great Crested Grebe and a Great Northern Diver but, sadly, no first-for-year Purple Sandpipers - my last here being thirteen months ago.
Hopefully this week's Pulborough visit (an SDOS walk) might produce more.
PS It's a shame that the Newlyn's Ross's Gull is so far as it would be a lifer!
