The alarm went off at 5:30am to make the very most of the brief window in the extremely windy and often wet weather that we've been experiencing, starting off with a session at Brewery Farm, Little Stonham hosted by BW, aka Beaker Baz. The purpose, to conduct a permit upgrade for ERB. The day proved an excellent opportunity for the assessment with 153 birds captured and processed.
Thanks to Graham (site owner) and BW for hosting the day. All went well and all that it remains for ERB to do is ensure the admin is completed by her trainer in a timely manner.
Next a visit to see this Glossy Ibis, seen from a close distance and extremely easy to find.
Then on to Whitingley CP for some late lunch, a check through the birds for ring markings, and a look at two Bitterns, with incidental Ring-necked Parakeet and Barn Owl seen in the failing light as we left the car park.
Last task for the day was to do the shopping, finally returning home by 19:50 at the end of a lengthy and enjoyable day.