It's Sunday, the cases are packed. the camera is in it's flight case, and the tripod safely stowed  in the Pop-up Hide Chair bag. The insect repellent is at the ready and a Field Guide to Eastern Birds of the United States is in my hand luggage. We are ready! Today is an absolute cracker here in Devon but no doubt it will revert to a dreary rainy typical English late winter day pretty soon. There are a few interesting birds around as well. Spoonbill on Exminster Marsh for example, not time to go for a look at that bird though but it is typical. Last year when I was away in Florida we had the Spotted Crake on the marsh and I missed that bird… but eh, I would rather be in Florida and watching Burrowing Owl, nesting Osprey and the chance to see some migrating warblers, sandpipers and other waders. I love the terns in Florida, Forstens and Royal are a certainty on the beach in front o f my sisters's house…….. I am getting excited. Check back on Wednesday for the first report of the trip! See you soon,