‘Birdwatching at Purl’s Bridge with David W. Chilly and grey punctuated with escalators of light; with occasional rain, which didn’t hurt us in the hides. Good to be out in the air; good to chat. Bird list: tree sparrow… kestrel… yellow hammer… lapwing… reed bunting… green woodpecker… widgeon… pochard… cormorant.’ 25th January 2011
Photo: Ouse Washes, Purls Bridge, January 2011