Woke up to a fine day, sun shining, so decided to nip over to Blackpool to see if I could find the firecrest reported on the Fylde bird club site recently.
As is my bad luck, the weather deteriorated drastically as I headed west. I was surprised on route to find a flock of (circa 20) sand martins flying over the M55 at about junction 3. This is a week earlier than my first sand martins last year.
On arrival at Stanley park, I met David Moreton, who had already located the firecrest. We quickly relocated it, low in the brambles with a few other goldcrests and the odd long-tailed tit.
Of course, in my haste to make the most of a fine day, I left the SLR and videocam at home. So without the right equipment these were the best shots I could manage of this tiny flitting bird.
David and I had a chinwag for a bit and put the world to rights until the cold even put me off the idea of going to see the LEOs at Marton mere. A good day anyway, with frecrest and sandmartin added to my 2009 list.
I'm certain David has some much better pics than mine, so heres a link to his page -
Dmoreton.co.uk
David, dont hesitate to contact me if you come up Clitheroe way, for the dotterel passage. I'll show you my tawny owl pair, that like to pose in good light.
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