I thought it would be interesting for you to see my hide which immediately gave me great views of Kingfishers, Ravens, Grey Heron, Little Egret and Buzzard.  As you can see it is quite inconspicuous and blends in to the local really well. It was a lot of work but really worth it, it's mine and I am proud of it!  The wildlife is getting used to it and it is part of the landscape as far as they are concerned. Who knows what fantastic sights are ahead of me? Today was good, Grey Wagtails again and Kingfishers. The highlight was the Egret which has absolutely no idea that I am there and consequently gives me some great photo opportunities.

Life is sweet for me at the moment. I am free to come and go as I please, I have a lovely wife who takes care of me, I am off to the USA in a month or so to visit my sister for five weeks, can't wait.  My main focus is my wildlife and my Brass Band, both equally as rewarding. If you are envious then don't be because I would swop it all to be 25 again! But here I am in my 60th year so I had better get on with things while I still can. So here is my offering for today, another couple of smashing close ups of the Little Egret.

Pretty soon I am going to get some shots of this lovely bird with a minnow or similar in his beak. I can pretty much get a portrait of him any time I like. I have become extremely fussy and any shot that is not 100% gets rejected.