Avocet

Oh, dear, I'm feeling rather behindhand, though I suppose it's not that much later than I usually post.  It's just that I decided rather at the last minute to have a quick escape, so you can see where I've been!

This avocet was trawling for food in the main reserve.  I felt lucky it was near enough for this shot.  I do wonder, though, whether it isn't hopelessly difficult living your life with that enormous protruberance stuck on your face - however useful for feeding!  Still they are elegant birds.

Along with some brightness it's been windy and cold.  When I got home I found several dustbins (not mine, thank goodness) swept off their wheels, re-distributing rubbish over the path.  Oh, and the other news of today is that Bram is back from boarding school and is now lying with Hazel in a state of exhaustion.  It will be fascinating to see his behavior over the next few days.

Have a happy evening  xx