A Hint of Spring in the Air
Well, it hasn’t been a bad week.
At last the weather seems to have changed a little, and it finally feels like spring might be on its way. Hooray for that. After the long grey stretch we’ve had, a bit of seasonal change is very welcome.
I managed to get out with the camera two or three times this week and came home with some lovely wildlife photographs. Mostly birds, but I never take those moments for granted. Birds are always a joy to photograph — quick, unpredictable, and full of character.
Thursday might have been a little too ambitious though. I overdid the walking and by Friday I was absolutely knackered. The fatigue is very real. It’s strange how quickly it can creep up on you and remind you that sometimes you need to slow down a little.
My new trail camera arrived this week as well. I’ve set that up in my usual deer spot and moved another one to a completely new location. It’s a bit off the beaten track, so I honestly don’t know if it will capture anything — but you never know. Wildlife has a habit of appearing in the most unexpected places.
As I’m writing this, it’s Friday afternoon and I’m sat relaxing with a coffee. The weather outside is looking a bit gloomy with plenty of rain about, although the forecast says it might brighten up later.
I’ve also been trying to photograph some hares recently. I know where they are, but so far I’ve not managed any decent photos. They always seem to run the wrong way! That’s wildlife photography for you 😂
Really, the best approach would be to get out into the field and lie in wait, but at the moment the land is so waterlogged it just isn’t practical. I was hoping things might dry up by Saturday, but after today’s rain I’m not holding out much hope.
I’ve not seen any short-eared owls locally yet either. That doesn’t mean they aren’t around of course — after all, I’m not sat in the grass 24/7 watching the skies 😂
The long-eared owls should be appearing soon though, so I’m definitely keeping my eyes open for those.
Another thing I’ve noticed is the evenings stretching out. Light until 6pm now — what’s that about? 😂
It’s nice having the extra daylight, but it does mean I tend to stay out later with the camera. And before we know it we’ll be heading towards those summer evenings when it’s still light at 9:30pm.
This year I think I’m going to have to pick my days carefully. I can’t be out every evening until that time again — tempting as it is.
Anyway, that’s it for this week.
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Until next week.
— Bob