Knock on effects!

It was my bird class today - but it was a bit more distant than usual, so I would have taken Maisie to a day care place as I don't like to leave her home alone for too long  .. BUT ..  I have a courtesy car and pets aren't allowed in it, so I skipped my class this week.

After a morning of practising and housey things I went out in the car for a couple of hours.

In the winter of 2012/13 there was an influx waxwings. As they're such occasional visitors I always felt obliged to stop and photograph them. I got to a point of almost resenting them when I saw them, as they were so abundant locally!

I'm beginning to feel much the same about our local hen harriers! Today I went out looking for waxwings - there are a lot  arriving in the country but I haven't found any yet. However - just as I got to 'Hen harrier Corner' - there they were, flying very close. but unfortunately in very bad light.

**Let's all say a little prayer (or at least send positive thoughts!) that the US election goes the 'right way'! I know which way I'd be voting if I lived there. **