I had a nice few hours at the caravan hide yesterday waiting for the Buzzard to come in and feed on the rabbit bait, I am sure that the one I photographed the other day is definitely aware of my interest and presence even though I am very quiet and well hidden when I am there. It has become very wary this last couple of days, but that’s birds of prey for you, so very intelligent and always cautious. I am sure that it will overcome it’s caution though if I continue to be careful, quiet and of. The young Magpie, with much alarming and chattering, came to the carcass though, but it was also very, very wary, however as you can see it’s fear was overcome and I successfully managed to photograph it in flight.

Later, in the evening I conducted my final concert with the band after 16 plus years as their Musical Director. A very successful, sad and rewarding evening….. now on with the rest of my life.