Perfect conditions, low flat light cloudy and so calm. The tide was out and so the waders were active feeding the muddy shore line for insects, worms, eels, snails and crabs.

This morning I have a visit from the representative of the Queen Elizabeth trust coming to discuss improvements to our covenanted wetland.

It was one wild southerly day; wet and windy yet very rewarding for my friendly client and Will of Driftwood Ecotours. We went to see if any more arctic waders had arrived which they probably had but self preservation and common sense prevailed and we returned as quickly as we arrived!! Saw one flagged bird briefly I think orange over yellow but will confirm in better conditions. Had the privilege of seeing a white heron at our departure point.

yesterday was a much calmer day and one of reflections on and off the water. Our environment is always under threat and I ‘m constantly picking up rubbish on the river and wondering why people dump all sorts of trash into the river. However I never dwell on it for too long as it makes one negative and I just enjoy the reflections and birds this river constantly provides.