Welcome to the liminal space between Halloween and Christmas; where the only assured thing is hearing people complain about how dark it gets by 4 p.m.. It's a moody, introspective time, quiet in the wake of one big holiday and anticipation of the next. I think we need something bright to carry us through these… Continue reading Redshank – Calling All Crimson Commandos
O melancholy, thy name is November. Is anyone else feeling the seasonal mood drop between Halloween and Christmas? I know I am; every fibre of my being wants to hole up in a nest of blankets and sleep for 32 hours. Fortunately, I know the remedy for this feeling is getting up early to take… Continue reading Black-tailed Godwit – From Iceland to Irish Shores
The post-Halloween-pre-Christmas curmudgeon that is November sure can feel like a slog; a dark, cold, wet slog. As the weather gets worse, the last thing you may want to do is get up and get out of the house to do some bird watching, especially down by the coast where the wind can really bite… Continue reading Shelduck – The Goosiest Duck
It can be difficult to convince yourself to get out of the house on a cold, windy day, especially now in winter when the temperature keeps dropping. But if you manage to muster up the courage to head outside, consider heading out to the coast. Winter is a fantastic time to see lots of interesting… Continue reading Turnstone – Our Coastal Digger