But it is something.
Last Sunday I went up Exminster-Powderham way in search of a reported Garganey. I did not see it. Nor did I see the reported 7 Glossy Isbis later in the day [ok, I think that technically I did see them, but from so far off that I'm not counting them]
I did see a Little Stint, 3 Wood Sand, 2 Green Sand, and 5 Ruff through range and heat haze [and vegetation and coobeasties] on Powderham Marsh during the 3.5 HOURS I was waiting on the Garganey - so not at all a wasted trip - but hey, nm.
On the Monday I was out with the Folks. We went up Sourton Tor, had tea, enjoyed the view. It was nice. 2 Buzzards and 3+ Ravens was far more aloft than my last visit, Mipits and Linnets all flocked up, and again a Wheatear as we were leaving.
Friday and I could not resist the lure of the showy Wryneck, so back to Exminster and down to Turf lock. It rained quite a bit. Then the Sun came out and so did the Wryneck. There was a lot more nonsense than that sentence implies, but what can you do? I'm giving something, here.
Again I failed to see a Glossy Isbis, but I'm not yearlisting. I did see lots of birders and some very expensive coffee and cake [but gluten-free cake and decent coffee, so just about forgiven], also my first Kingfisher in Devon this year [[Wait? WHAT?!?!?]] [[Yes. Really.]]
I also got really good Wryneck photos - only the third one I've shot and the second recognisable - at last. One day I hope to get one Here [What? I have ants in my Skygarden. It could happen] but until then, this will do quite well.
Ok, a Patch Wryneck will be needed, but I technically have that. [Look in the archives of This Here Blog if you doubt me, to see 'Wryneck Inna Treeeee']. Better Patch Wryneck needed.
Ok, that'll do for now.
And yes, one day a seawatching blog post will be finished.
One day.
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